The Civil Guard has dismantled a criminal organisation in Málaga that was dedicated to laundering money obtained through scams in Spain and other countries. The operation culminated in the arrest of 20 individuals and the investigation of another 11.
Over four million euros laundered
The investigation reveals that the organisation made over 9,200 money transfers, amounting to a total of more than four million euros. They used techniques such as false documentation, identity theft, and the "smurfing" method to evade detection of their criminal activities.
During the operation, numerous forged identity documents, mobile phones, SIM cards, cash, jewellery, and extensive banking documentation related to the laundering were seized. Additionally, more than 400 documents used to carry out the money transfers were detected.
Origin of the investigation
The investigation began after detecting money transfers in Miranda de Ebro, Burgos. It was found that many of these funds were sent from various municipalities in Bizkaia to Nigeria, which led authorities to uncover the existence of a structured criminal network to conceal the illicit origin of the money.
The crimes associated with the organisation include scams such as CEO fraud, man-in-the-middle attacks, and other online fraud methods. The Civil Guard warns the public about the importance of being wary of offers that promise easy money and not to advance money to obtain supposed profits.
Furthermore, it is reminded that complaints can be filed electronically through the Civil Guard's Electronic Headquarters for various criminal and administrative procedures related to crimes such as scams and thefts.
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