The investigation began in July 2025 in the Sants district of Barcelona. The group targeted vulnerable individuals over 80 years old, using the pretext of urgent meter inspections to gain entry into their homes and steal valuables, cash, and credit cards.

According to police reports, the criminals operated in a coordinated manner: one member distracted the victim while another searched the house. They also used phone deception to obtain PIN codes for fraudulent bank withdrawals. One suspect alone is linked to 25 crimes with a total loot of €178,709.

The arrests took place between December 2025 and February 2026. The crimes were committed in several cities, including 14 cases in Barcelona and others in Mataró, Sabadell, and Lleida. Both suspects have been brought before the courts in Gavà and Barcelona.