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Arrest in Calpe for Defrauding €5,000 from Mother for Gambling

Arrest in Calpe for Defrauding €5,000 from Mother for Gambling

The son exploited his access to the victim's bank account to make transfers

José Carlos Martínez

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Jueves, 26 de diciembre 2024, 13:05

The Civil Guard has arrested a man in Calpe accused of defrauding his own mother to place online bets. The financial damage caused exceeds €5,000, according to investigations by the Investigation Area of the main post of the Benemérita in this town of Marina Alta.

The suspect is considered the perpetrator of two fraud offences and one of simulating a crime. Allegedly, he conducted his activities through bank transfers.

Investigations began in September this year when the victim reported fraudulent transactions in her bank account. In the initial phase, officers conducted inquiries with various online platforms, which allowed them to identify the suspect's modus operandi, according to police sources.

Digital Banking

The stolen money was transferred to a digital bank account and subsequently used to place bets via a prepaid internet card. This method ensured the alleged perpetrator greater financial privacy.

Officers discovered that the same woman suffered a similar fraud in January 2024 and that her son also appeared as a victim in the complaint filed at that time. However, the analysis of the information led to the determination that the complainant's son was, in fact, the alleged perpetrator of both frauds.

The arrested individual had access to his mother's bank account and, thanks to his previous experience as the owner of a telecommunications-related store, possessed the technical knowledge necessary to commit the crimes, details the Civil Guard.

On December 17, after being summoned to the barracks, the man was arrested and released after giving a statement. The facts have been communicated to the duty court of the judicial district of Denia, which will continue with the corresponding proceedings.

Consequences

The Civil Guard reminds that simulating a crime can result in a fine of six to twelve months, in addition to prison sentences of six months to three years for fraud. The Command insists, moreover, on the importance of protecting banking and personal data, especially in the digital environment, and encourages citizens to report any suspicious activity.

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