Guardia Civil shuts down TikTok account that recruited money mules for €100
Two people were arrested in an investigation spanning Granada and Almería. Police identified at least 162 victims and recovered €38,000. The Guardia Civil has shut down a TikTok account that allegedly offered users up to €100 to open bank accounts in their own names and hand over control. Investigators say the accounts were used to […] The post Guardia Civil shuts down TikTok account that…
The Guardia Civil has shut down a TikTok account that allegedly recruited money mules, offering up to €100 for the use of bank accounts in recruits' names. Two individuals were arrested, including the profile's administrator, and a third person remains under investigation. The operation, dubbed Operation Black-Account, began roughly a year ago following a victim's complaint in Granada.
The Guardia Civil uncovered at least 162 victims and recovered €38,000. The TikTok profile used innocuous videos to lure victims and provided contact details in the comments. Recruits were instructed to open accounts in their names and share verification codes, while others used the accounts to receive and transfer stolen funds.
One account holder had registered 26 accounts across eight financial institutions, through which nearly €80,000 passed. The Guardia Civil warns that allowing accounts to be used for criminal activities could lead to prosecution and advises anyone who has shared bank details to report the matter to their bank and the Guardia Civil.
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