The National Police has arrested in Ibiza a 58-year-old American tourist, accused of swindling after leaving a well-known hotel on the island leaving an outstanding bill of more than 16,000 euros. The arrest was carried out last Friday after an investigation that began following a complaint from the hotel establishment, as reported Tuesday by the Police. The tourist stayed at the hotel from the end of March to the end of August. During this time, he managed to go unnoticed by the hotel staff, since every morning he went out dressed in sports clothes and a gym bag, simulating a daily routine. Under this guise, the man left the establishment without paying the accumulated bill. The situation was uncovered when the hotel tried to claim the amount owed and was unable to locate the client, which led to the filing of a complaint with the National Police Station.
Location and detention
The UDEV group (Specialized and Violent Crime Unit) of the National Police initiated an exhaustive search for the guest. After tracking his movements, he was located staying at another hotel in the Figueretes area, where he was arrested before he could leave the island. The detainee has already been placed at the disposal of the Court of Instruction on duty, which will be in charge of determining his legal situation while the investigation progresses.
