Mother and Two Children Arrested over Torrevieja Rental Scams
Victims were allegedly shown a property and charged the first month’s rent or a deposit before the suspects stopped responding The Guardia Civil has arrested a mother and her two adult children over a series of alleged rental scams targeting people searching for homes in Torrevieja. The three suspects—a 53-year-old woman, her 24-year-old daughter and […] The post Mother and Two Children Arrested…
Three suspects—53-year-old woman, 24-year-old daughter, and 25-year-old son—were arrested in connection with a series of alleged rental scams targeting people looking for homes in Torrevieja. The operation, known as Operation Velanidia, led to their arrest in Villarrobledo, Albacete. They face eight fraud charges, identity theft, document forgery, and alleged membership in a criminal organization.
The investigation began due to an increase in property-related fraud cases with a consistent pattern. Victims reported the woman arranging meetings, showing properties, collecting rent or deposits, and then disappearing. Police initially struggled to identify the main suspect as she used a stolen identity document. However, they eventually determined the group operated from Villarrobledo.
The suspects were arrested in Villarrobledo, and a home there was searched, resulting in the seizure of forged documents. The three suspects were released while the judicial investigation continues. The Guardia Civil advises prospective tenants to be cautious of advance payments, verify landlords' identities, keep records of payments, and report suspected scams to the police or the Guardia Civil at 062 or through the AlertCops mobile app.
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