British Trio based on Costa Blanca Arrested over Alleged Plot to Seize 91-Year-Old Woman’s Fortune

Three British nationals have been arrested in Calpe after allegedly targeting a 91-year-old wealthy expatriate. The suspects, a 64-year-old man, a 67-year-old man, and a 62-year-old woman, allegedly isolated the pensioner from her family, took thousands of euros from her accounts, and manipulated her into changing her will. The Guardia Civil believes the suspects targeted the woman because she lived alone in Spain, had substantial assets, and was separated from her relatives abroad.

The suspects allegedly gained the woman's confidence by offering to care for her, then cut her off from relatives and friends while taking control of her personal and financial affairs. They changed the locks at her Calpe home, retained her passport, blocked telephone numbers of relatives and friends, installed a surveillance camera to monitor visitors, and redirected her banking documents and personal correspondence.

The suspects allegedly made repeated cash withdrawals of around €20,000 from her accounts and allegedly exploited her cognitive decline to persuade her to alter her will. They are accused of attempting to move her out of Spain and gain control over more of her assets. All four are British nationals.