Fake lawyer tricks Marbella estate agents into handing her keys to upmarket properties before vanishing with €100k deposit — are there more victims?
A WOMAN posing as a lawyer has been arrested in Marbella accused of scamming a property investor out of €100,000. Police say the 52-year-old posed as a legal intermediary working
A 52-year-old woman was apprehended at Malaga Airport on suspicion of defrauding a potential Marbella property buyer out of €100,000. Authorities allege the woman posed as a solicitor and intermediary, offering a rental-with-option-to-buy deal on a luxury Marbella estate. She convinced a 43-year-old investor to hand over two €80,000 and €20,000 deposits before absconding with the money.
Surveillance revealed she used a false lawyer identity, along with her sister's passport, to evade detection. The victim only realized he'd been scammed after the fraudster vanished with the cash. Police are investigating whether she targeted other buyers using the same tactics. The case underscores the need for caution when dealing with high-value property transactions in Spain, urging buyers to verify all documents and work exclusively with officially registered professionals.
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