The investigation began in January after several similar frauds were detected across Spain. Working with the Ertzaintza, officers identified the suspect in Baix Camp as a recruiter of money mules, individuals who opened bank accounts to receive stolen funds and erase the money trail.

During the raid on her home, authorized by a court in Irun, police seized 3,400 euros in cash, mobile devices, and a large number of SIM cards. The criminals used these tools to impersonate victims' children, claiming an urgent financial need to trick parents into making bank transfers.

Total losses from the scam are estimated to exceed 96,000 euros. The National Police confirmed that the investigation remains active, and further arrests are expected as they trace the distribution of the defrauded money within the criminal organization.