Spanish national police have uncovered a large network of online scammers and detained nearly 100 people on charges of stealing some half a million euros, the police said in a statement
MADRID (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 09th July, 2020) Spanish national police have uncovered a large network of online scammers and detained nearly 100 people on charges of stealing some half a million euros, the police said in a statement.
According to the police, criminals were using SIM swaps to steal the money, which is a type of fraud that involves an offender, having learned a victim's phone number, reissuing a SIM card to gain full access to a bank account.
The operation was carried out in various regions of the country. A total of 94 people were detained, who may be charged with fraud, money laundering, membership in a criminal gang and the falsification of documents. The amount stolen was 504,800 euros ($570,000).
The investigation began after the police revealed similar cases of embezzlement in various regions of the country. Investigators have discovered that the crimes were committed by the same group with a clear distribution of roles and duties.
