The town of Málaga has been the scene of the closure of a TikTok channel dedicated to recruiting bank accounts for cybercrime. The operation was carried out by the Civil Guard and resulted in the arrest of two individuals, as well as the investigation of another in Granada and Almería.
Details of the investigation
The investigation, known as “Black-Account”, began after a victim's report in Granada a year ago. Throughout the process, agents from the EDITE Technological Investigation Team have analysed multiple financial and technological data that have allowed the recovery of 38,000 euros related to the illicit activity.
The channel was characterised by offering up to 100 euros in exchange for opening bank accounts, which were then used to receive and transfer money from scams. So far, at least 162 victims affected by this criminal scheme have been identified.
Methods used by the criminals
The scammers used videos on TikTok to attract new potential collaborators, promising financial compensation. Interested parties opened accounts in their name and provided verification codes and access keys, allowing the criminals to take control of these accounts.
During the investigations, it was discovered that one of the account holders under investigation had accumulated up to 26 accounts across eight different entities. Additionally, it has been recorded that nearly 80,000 euros were moved through a single account of a digital entity.
The Civil Guard has issued recommendations for the public, warning that no legitimate company pays for the use of other people's bank accounts. It is advised not to open accounts for third parties or share passwords or banking codes, and there is a warning about promises of easy money on social media.
The investigation remains open and further arrests may occur in the future. For more information, the Civil Guard offers contact with its communication office in Granada at the phone number 659962821.
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