On Tenerife, a fraudster was arrested for swindling a woman out of more than 7,000 euros.
In Tenerife, authorities are investigating a man suspected of online fraud and money laundering after a victim lost over 7,000 euros believing in fake investments.
In Tenerife, the police are investigating the case of a 49-year-old man from Ciudad Real. He is suspected of online fraud and money laundering.
The victim was deceived by the promise of large profits from investments. She deposited 300 euros into a fake investment platform. Then, in order to supposedly recover her profits, she entered personal data on a fake website. She received a call from a supposed investor who assured her that her deposit had increased significantly.
But it turned out that a tax of over 7,000 euros had to be paid on this profit. Initially, this tax was supposedly paid by the investor, but then the victim had to pay it.
The woman, following the fraudster's instructions, transferred a total of 7,182 euros to two bank accounts he indicated.
When the cyber police received a statement from the victim, they began an investigation. Eventually, they managed to track down the suspected perpetrator living in Ciudad Real.
An investigation is currently underway into fraud and money laundering.