Andorra la VellaThe Spanish National Police has arrested a Lleida to a Spanish citizen, resident in Andorrafor his alleged involvement in a plot oflove scams. This fraud was based on gaining the emotional trust of the victims through social networkswith the aim of simulating romantic relationships to obtain fraudulent financial benefits.
The arrested was part of one organized group which was dedicated to contacting vulnerable people through digital platforms. Once a relationship of trust was established, criminals would make victims believe they were experiencing financial or legal difficulties, and solicit money in order to solve fake problems related to encounters or legal problems a Spain. The fraudsters would have managed to collect more than 20,000 euros through these fraudulent practices.
So far, the investigation has confirmed at least two victims, although it is suspected that the number of people affected could be much higher. Apart from the economic losses, the victims have suffered a great emotional impactfeeling deceived and embarrassed by the situation.