At least 13 detainees remained in macro operation against cyber crimes

The macro operation was managed by: Organic Judicial Police Unit It was launched after eight complaints from Burgos Command Team @ and residents of the state who were victims of cyber fraud, sources of the armed institute reported in a press release this Monday.

Agents approached each complaint with an individual investigation, but found that several unrelated gangs were involved but operated throughout much of the country. Malaga and AlicanteIn addition Madrid, Murcia and Logronoinvestigations were grouped into a macro operation.

In all cases, cybercriminals used criminal techniques known in police jargon as: ‘BEC’ (Business Email Compromise)‘smishing’ as a form of ‘phishing’ and what is colloquially known as the ‘son in distress’ scam.

Members had many and varied assets and Bank account, Both national and European are trying to make it harder for the police to keep track of the fraudulent money by distributing it so as not to raise suspicion.

Security forces detained 13 people during the operation. I searched for another one.He is accused of fraud, damaging and accessing computer equipment, money laundering, identity theft and membership of criminal groups.

Additionally, agents uncovered 17 crimes, all of which were related to ICTs and whose common denominator was the use of networks and technological devices.

The economic amount determined by these events reached: one million euros, 452,000 euros of this were tested.

The Civil Guard reported that the rapid response of investigators made the interception possible. 451,000 eurosan amount that has already been refunded to those affected, including individuals, companies and local companies spread across Spanish territory.