Spanish police dismantle network of frauds that diverted 140 million
The organization managed to open more than 800 bank accounts and 120 commercial accounts, in which it received significant amounts of money diverted from
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The organization managed to open more than 800 bank accounts and 120 commercial accounts, in which it received significant amounts of money diverted from several victims. Spanish police dismantle network of frauds that diverted 140 million. Police dismantled two key centres, arresting their managers and seizing over 170 smartphones and 15 computers used to make thousands of fraudulent transfers.
Furthermore, The police investigation began after the detection of legitimate commercial activity, but compatible with money laundering, carried out by nine private individuals and 19 companies. The detainees (two in Portugal, one in Spain and one in Panama) are accused of crimes such as fraud on fake investment platforms, CEO fraud (characterization of a high executive to manipulate an employee with access to funds), counterfeit invoices and the so-called 'Man in the Middle' attack (a hacker secretly intercepts communication between two parties and modifies data), the Spanish National Police reported. The arrests were carried out during an international operation in Portugal, Spain and Panama, with the support of Europol and Interpol agents.
In addition, According to the police, the main suspect moved to Porto in February, which led to a joint operation coordinated by Europol between Portugal and Spain, and European arrest warrants were issued for this man and his partner. This unsub was responsible for managing financial infrastructure and operated a real fraud management office from his home.
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The organization managed to open more than 800 bank accounts and 120 commercial accounts, in which it received significant amounts of money diverted from several victims.
reliability low1/3 sourcesSpanish police dismantle network of frauds that diverted 140 million.
reliability low1/3 sourcesPolice dismantled two key centres, arresting their managers and seizing over 170 smartphones and 15 computers used to make thousands of fraudulent transfers.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe police investigation began after the detection of legitimate commercial activity, but compatible with money laundering, carried out by nine private individuals and 19 companies.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe detainees (two in Portugal, one in Spain and one in Panama) are accused of crimes such as fraud on fake investment platforms, CEO fraud (characterization of a high executive to manipulate an employee with access to funds), counterfeit invoices and the so-called 'Man in the Middle' attack (a hacker secretly intercepts communication between two parties and modifies data), the Spanish National Police reported.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe arrests were carried out during an international operation in Portugal, Spain and Panama, with the support of Europol and Interpol agents.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAccording to the police, the main suspect moved to Porto in February, which led to a joint operation coordinated by Europol between Portugal and Spain, and European arrest warrants were issued for this man and his partner.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThis unsub was responsible for managing financial infrastructure and operated a real fraud management office from his home.
reliability low1/3 sources
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