Carer arrested for defrauding an elderly woman of more than 30,000 euros

The Guardia Civil in Calpe has detained a woman accused of ongoing fraud, including breach of trust and theft, against the 91-year-old woman she was caring for, reportedly defrauded her of over 30,000 euros.

The inquiry began in August, following a complaint filed by the victim, a Calpe resident, who discovered more than 40 fraudulent transactions in her bank accounts made with her card without her knowledge.

According to a Guardia Civill statement, the inquiry Department of the Calpe Main Post conducted the inquiry, which established that these actions occurred between January and August of 2025.

These were cash withdrawals from two ATMs in the municipality, so the inquiry concentrated on the victim’s immediate environment.

The agents discovered that the fraudulent operations took place only on weekends, when a carer was giving nightly care at the elderly woman’s residence.

Thus, the officers found that the suspect went to several ATMs in the early morning hours and made withdrawals ranging from €500 to €800 per transaction while the victim slept, totalling more than €30,000.

After analysing the evidence, officers were able to clearly identify the offender and link the embezzlement to the complainant’s carer since December 2024.

The woman, a Denia resident with no prior police record, was brought to Calpe’s main Guardia Civil station on September 8th and arrested for allegedly committing a continuing crime of fraud and theft.

The detainee was brought before the Duty Court of the Denia Judicial District, which ordered her release with precautionary measures.

Greater Security Plan

These measures are part of the Greater Security Plan, a Guardia Civil-led program aimed at “preventing crimes and strengthening the protection of older adults in their daily lives,” with the goal of “increasing their safety and preventing them from becoming victims of fraud or theft.”

Author: Derek Appleton