National Police Arrest Couple for Falsely Reporting Violent Robberies
Woman Reported Assault to Claim Mobile Phone Insurance
José Vicente Pérez Pardo
Alicante
Lunes, 16 de junio 2025, 10:45
National Police have arrested a couple in Alicante, a man and a woman aged 51 and 45 respectively, as alleged perpetrators of a crime of false reporting. The woman was also arrested for fraud. Both falsely reported being victims of a violent robbery with the alleged aim of claiming insurance compensation. The incidents were unrelated.
In the first reported incident, a man went to the police station claiming a violent robbery by two men who, using violence and showing a knife, stole his mobile phone.
Investigations by the National Police revealed that the reported events did not occur as the described itinerary and the events recounted by the complainant did not match the evidence obtained.
In the second reported case, a woman claimed she was assaulted by a man who snatched her mobile phone. According to her account, while walking in public, a man approached her and after delivering a strong blow, took the device she was holding. However, police investigation and gathered evidence showed that what actually happened was that the complainant was a victim of pickpocketing and, to be compensated by her insurance and recover the phone's value, she opted to report a violent robbery that never occurred.
In both cases, the National Police arrested both the man and the woman as alleged perpetrators of a crime of false reporting, and the woman was also arrested for fraud. The investigations in both cases have been forwarded to the Alicante magistrate's court.
Crime of False Reporting
The National Police remind that false reporting is a criminal offence that not only misuses public resources but also has serious legal consequences, including criminal penalties.
Such actions divert police efforts from real incidents requiring immediate attention and harm genuine victims who need urgent assistance.
Citizens are advised to act responsibly and report only truthful events. Honest collaboration is essential for the National Police's effectiveness in protecting and serving the community.
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