Andorra Police Arrest 23-Year-Old for €93K Vehicle Scam Fraud
A 23-year-old La Massana resident was detained by Andorra's Judicial Police after complaints of scamming car sellers using forged payment proofs, leading to €93,000 in losses and recovery of nine vehicles.
Key Points
- Police detained a 23-year-old man in La Massana on Thursday under judicial order.
- Suspect allegedly scammed sellers with forged bank transfers, stealing over a dozen vehicles worth €93,000+.
- Investigation by Property Crimes Unit linked cases via pattern of fake payments and document forgery.
- Nine vehicles recovered; probe ongoing with suspicions of more frauds.
Police in Andorra detained a 23-year-old man in La Massana on Thursday night under judicial order, investigating him for around a dozen alleged scams in vehicle sales that resulted in more than €93,000 in economic losses.
The Property Crimes Unit of the Judicial Police and Criminal Investigation Area launched the probe following multiple complaints filed over the past year. Officers linked the cases through a consistent pattern of activity.
According to police, the suspect contacted private individuals advertising cars for sale and expressed interest in buying them. After agreeing on terms and price, he allegedly produced forged bank transfer documents to convince sellers the payment had been made. This allowed him to take possession of the vehicles before owners could verify the funds had arrived. Victims later realized no money had been transferred.
The inquiry also covers alleged forgery of documents and identity usurpation tied to these deals. Conducted under court oversight, the months-long investigation culminated in Thursday's arrest in La Massana.
Investigators recovered nine of the vehicles obtained through the scheme. Authorities believe the total value of the probed frauds exceeds €93,000, with suspicions of additional cars involved.
The suspect faces charges of crimes against property and legal traffic. The probe remains active.
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