The Civil Guard has dismantled in Málaga a money laundering network related to the brothers José Carlos and Antonio Jesús Sánchez Castro. The operation, named "Omnis," was carried out in collaboration with Europol and has resulted in the arrest of 44 people and the blocking of over 8.6 million euros in assets.
Dismantling of a Criminal Organisation
The operation took place on August 10, 2024, and is part of a broader investigation into the assets of this criminal organisation. A complex network of companies and front men has been identified, which were used to conceal the profits obtained from international cocaine trafficking.
Investigations have revealed that these individuals allegedly used over three million euros to pay bail for other members arrested in the previous operation "Jumita." The money followed a route through various companies via simulated operations, making it difficult to trace.
Complex Financial Movements
The investigation has also highlighted the use of shell companies, many of which had no real activity and were managed by intermediaries. This model allowed for the movement of funds and hindered their tracking, using international transfers and operations with crypto-assets to conceal the origin of the money.
Agents have examined a total of 478 bank accounts and over 228,000 transactions between 2022 and 2024. The total volume of operations is estimated to exceed 532 million euros, of which over 8.6 million corresponds to money laundering.
The operation has led to the blocking of accounts of 32 individuals and 26 companies, as well as the prohibition of disposing of 42 properties and 17 vehicles linked to this criminal organisation. These actions have been carried out under the direction of the Investigating Court number 4 of Algeciras and in coordination with the Anti-Drug Prosecutor's Office.
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