The Civil Guard has conducted an investigation in Cáceres that has resulted in the involvement of four family members in a fraud case valued at nearly €700,000. These individuals are accused of deceiving several locals through false investments in cryptocurrencies.
Details of the fraud
The criminal scheme began to unravel following a complaint filed in September 2025. The victim, who had been making money transfers since 2024, alerted the authorities about the situation. As the investigation progressed, it was discovered that there were more victims affected.
The suspects used different bank accounts belonging to multiple members of the group to receive the money, in addition to operating with over 90 bank cards from various institutions. They simulated profits using fake bank statements and also relied on photographs and videos to build trust.
Methodology and results of the investigation
The members of the criminal group exploited the trust of their neighbours, presenting reports that showed significant profits, even exceeding one million euros. To continue attracting more victims, they requested additional payments under the pretext of unlocking accounts to recover the profits obtained.
They also used the names of law firms and forged documents to lend greater credibility to their money requests.
So far, it has been confirmed that the fraud amounted to over €500,000 in the province of Cáceres, with additional impacts of €180,000 on six individuals in Alicante, who were also originally from the same Cáceres locality.
The police proceedings have been forwarded to the relevant judicial authority. The four individuals under investigation face charges of fraud, misappropriation, document forgery, identity theft, money laundering, and belonging to a criminal group.
For more information, you can contact the Civil Guard communication office in Cáceres at the phone number 927628150, extension 0320080.
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