The National Police has arrested in Murcia a 35-year-old man, accused of swindling through fictitious rentals on internet platforms. The individual, who had already accumulated 11 previous arrests, had an outstanding search and arrest warrant issued by a court in Ibiza, in addition to two others in Langreo (Asturias) and Ribeira (Galicia). The warrant related to Ibiza responds to his involvement in similar scam cases, in which he advertised non-existent or unavailable properties for rent, requesting an advance of money. After receiving the transfer, he disappeared without a trace, leaving the victims without housing and without the possibility of recovering the money.
An arrest prompted by a recent victim
The case that culminated in his arrest began with a recent complaint in Murcia, where a man claimed to have been swindled out of 400 euros for the supposed rental of a property. After recognizing the suspect in the street, the complainant alerted the National Police, who quickly went to the scene to identify and arrest the individual.
Investigations confirmed that the modus operandi of the detainee consisted of publishing property advertisements at attractive prices, receiving economic advances and then disappearing, making it impossible to locate the swindler and recover the money.
A criminal record spanning the whole of Spain
The arrested man, of Spanish nationality, is being investigated in various regions of the country for similar cases of real estate fraud. In addition to the outstanding warrant in Ibiza, his record includes a long list of complaints and open cases related to this type of crime, which makes him a known to the security forces. Currently, the detainee has been placed under judicial disposition in Murcia, while his connection with other scams in the rest of the Spanish territory is being analyzed. The authorities remind of the importance of always verifying the legality and authenticity of rental contracts, especially on Internet platforms.
Ibiza and the fight against rental frauds
This case highlights a growing problem in Ibiza, where the rental market faces both legal and ethical challenges, exacerbated by high demand and exorbitant prices. Local authorities have repeatedly warned of an increase in fraud in this area and urge residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution when looking for housing on the island.
