The detainee, who has several outstanding judicial warrants from courts across Spain, contacted victims through social media and WhatsApp. He advertised himself as a consultancy specializing in obtaining prior appointments for residency permit renewals, providing falsified confirmation documents.
The affected individuals, who were in vulnerable situations, paid 67.50 euros for each supposed appointment. In some instances, the detainee claimed banking issues to suggest the payment had not been received, requesting further payments. He later simulated having returned the money with fake transfer receipts to avoid claims.
The police investigation led to the man's arrest, facing charges of fraud and document forgery. Victims discovered the scam when they contacted the police to verify the validity of their appointments.
