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Elderly man held captive by couple who scammed him out of 85,000€

National Police officers have freed an elderly man in Alicante. The elderly individual was allegedly held by a couple who were accused of defrauding over 85,000 euros.
Furthermore, it is purported that the individuals who were apprehended forced him into altering his will and conducted bank transfers to third parties in Colombia, concealing the intended recipient of the funds. The victim was able to flee while her captures were asleep. According to the police headquarters, he requested assistance from a neighbour, who then informed the police officers.
In May 2024, the victim encountered a woman at the hospital who suggested that she care for him after learning that he had no family or close acquaintances. This was the beginning of the story. A few days later, she and her husband moved in with her under the pretence of helping him and preventing others from entering the house.
They were attentive and kind for weeks, taking him for walks and establishing his trust. However, they soon enquired about their bank accounts, confidential passwords, potential heirs, and their heritage.
The agreement underwent modifications as the months progressed. The couple persuaded the victim to travel to Colombia, promising to purchase a property in his name. They processed a variety of documents in Colombia, but they never bought him about any property.
During the journey, he endured degrading treatment and humiliation, which worsened his condition and increased his distress. In Spain, his isolation was further exacerbated by the alleged confiscation of the keys to his own home in order to prevent him from leaving, as well as the stopping of his bank visits and the monitoring of his movements.
Taking advantage of the couple’s slumber, the elderly man was able to escape and request assistance from a neighbour, whom he promptly contacted at 091. A patrol that arrived at the scene discovered the victim in a state of anxiety and nervousness. The agents subsequently located and apprehended the alleged perpetrators in the vicinity of the residence after gathering their testimony and verifying the situation.
The Provincial Brigade of the Alicante Judicial Police conducted a subsequent investigation, which disclosed the full extent of the deception. The couple allegedly altered the elderly man’s will in their favour and transferred a total of 85,233.42 euros to bank accounts in Colombia. They made these transfers in the names of third parties to hinder their tracking.
Additionally, the woman registered two motorcycles in her name after acquiring them with a portion of the funds. It is believed that the accused’s son regularly used these vehicles, despite none of the detainees having the authority to operate them. The victim possessed only 270 euros in his bank accounts at the time of the police intervention.
The couple, a 43-year-old male and 53-year-old woman, were apprehended for the offences of fraud and illegal detention. The Alicante investigating court subsequently placed them in custody.
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National Police arrest a Pakistani man for labour exploitation in Murcia and Alicante

Owners of numerous kebab stores situated in Biar (Alicante) and Yecla (Murcia) have been apprehended by the National Police for violations of employment and immigration regulations. The investigation commenced in March of last year, when an employee of one of the establishments reported that the individual who had engaged him had stolen all of his personal belongings and his documents, according to sources from the force in a statement.
The investigation has disclosed that the primary suspect, a 41-year-old male of Pakistani descent, communicated with other citizens of his country who were in particularly precarious circumstances in Spain. Under extremely precarious circumstances, he provided them with a job in Yecla in exchange for accommodation and board, without an employment contract or social security registration.
The majority of the employees were in Spain illegally, while two of them were juveniles and others lacked valid work permits, as indicated by the five inspections conducted at the establishments. The arrest of eight individuals was the outcome of the investigations, which were conducted by officers from the Yecla Police Station and the National Police Attached Unit in the Valencian Community, as well as members of the Labour and Social Security Inspectorates of Murcia and Alicante.
Specifically, authorities apprehended the primary suspect and charged him with alleged violations of the rights of foreign citizens and labourers. Additionally, a Moroccan man was apprehended for document falsification, and six additional individuals were apprehended for violating the immigration law.
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69-year-old Belgian dies after falling off boat in Alicante

A Belgian tourist regrettably drowned in the marina of the Spanish city of Alicante over the weekend.
On Easter Sunday, April 20th, just before 22:30, the incident transpired. The man, who was in his sixties, was reported to have fallen from his boat, struck his head, and ultimately wound up in the water, according to eyewitnesses.
After hearing unusual sounds, a German couple on a nearby boat became aware of the incident. A body was located floating in the water after they used a torch to investigate.
The individual was retrieved by the couple, who made an attempt to revive him; however, their efforts were unsuccessful.
The victim was a frequent visitor to Alicante and was acquainted with the residents at the mooring. During the resuscitation attempt, the German couple observed that he had a distinct alcohol odour.
The man’s struggle to walk was captured on security camera footage just prior to his collapse. The police have verified that the incident was an accident.
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Local man arrested for robbery in San Vicente del Raspeig

A resident of San Vicente del Raspeig has been arrested by local police officers on suspicion of burgling a residence through the use of force, violence, and intimidation. On Tuesday afternoon, April 22nd, municipal officers were informed by numerous neighbours about the purported illegal entry into a residence located on Calle Joaquín Blume. The perpetrator had fled through the surrounding streets.
The vicinity of the residence was searched by a patrol car that was dispatched to the area. The search resulted in the discovery of a 38-year-old individual. The suspect resisted police during a foot pursuit that culminated in his arrest near Calle Altamira. The proprietor of the residence where the incident transpired apprehended the detainee. The victim was pushed and threatened by the man under investigation, according to the report. Jewellery and other personal possessions were seized, and their owners were able to identify them.
The significance of community collaboration in the resolution of this incident has been recognised by law enforcement officials. The suspect has been transported to court for an investigation into an alleged robbery that involved violence and intimidation.
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