Arrests in full fraudulent operation
Last week, Catalan police managed to detain three individuals suspected of being involved in a criminal group and belonging network. The arrests took place in Salou, where a patrol observed a hooded man acting suspiciously in front of an ATM.
A series of incriminating tests
Agents continued to discreetly follow the suspect, who ended up climbing a car with two more people. When they were stopped, the three men, 19 and 21, could not justify the origin of the money they had: 1,135 euros, 1,245 euros and 450 euros. In addition, they showed resistance to the police authority.
Discovering tools and Committing Documentation
A search of the vehicle revealed a series of tests that complicated its situation: 17 Cryptocurrency coupons with values between 25 and 500 euros, as well as invoices for a total of 2,500 euros in the name of one of the arrested ones, but paid with other people’s cards. This documentation confirmed its illegal activities.
An innovative whitening scheme
The detainees were involved in an operation where they acted as banks, transforming money fraudulently into cryptocurrencies, a method that hinders the crawling of illicit capital. This new trend in the world of crime has aroused the attention of the authorities, who see the worrying growth of this type of fraud.
The police response and future perspectives
After the arrests, the three men were made available to the Tarragona Guard Court. Police have reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against scams and money laundering, emphasizing the importance of being alert to these new forms of criminality that are worth the technology to operate.
