Francesc Comitre agreed to a sentence of four years and seven months, while Enrique Peña accepted three years and two months. The notary has also been permanently barred from practicing his profession. The group targeted elderly people in financial distress, tricking them into signing away their homes under the guise of high-interest loans.

The scam operated between 2009 and 2015 across the Barcelona region. Victims often believed they were signing for a loan to pay off debts, but in reality, they were selling their properties for a fraction of their market value. In some cases, victims even ended up paying rent to live in their own former homes under the threat of eviction.

While the criminal sentences are now settled, the court will continue to deliberate on financial compensation for the victims. Prosecutors are also seeking to annul all fraudulent deeds to restore property rights to those deceived by the criminal organization.