In Rincón de la Victoria, a town along the southern coast of Spain, authorities detained a 56-year-old man following accusations that he operated as a medical rehabilitation professional without any legitimate qualifications. The Málaga Command described that the suspect had been practicing for more than three decades before the arrest. Preliminary estimates suggest that only two victims may have suffered substantial financial losses, potentially exceeding 300,000 euros, due to the suspect’s activities. [cita: Guardia Civil]
The Guardia Civil launched the probe after receiving reports in January from two individuals claiming that a man was offering medical services without the required authorization. Early investigative work revealed that a large number of people visited a private consultation held at a residence in Torre de Benagalbón, a location the suspect used for patient appointments. “These individuals believed they were receiving care from a licensed rehabilitation physician, when in fact no professional healthcare qualifications supported the treatment,” the authorities explained. [cita: Guardia Civil]
Search of the Consultation Site
Following the arrest for alleged professional intrusion and aggravated fraud, officers found a range of documents in the residence, including medical reports, blood test results, ultrasound images, and magnetic resonance scans from multiple patients. They also recovered two diaries listing client appointments and the subsequent charges for the treatments provided. The documents bore an imprint of the suspect’s name as a rehabilitation physician and displayed a professional registration number that did not belong to a licensed practitioner. [cita: Guardia Civil]
In addition to presenting himself as a rehabilitation physician without any valid credentials, the detainee also claimed to be a university professor without holding any habilitating degrees. Investigators determined that the individual had been operating under this dual false persona for over 30 years. The case remains open as authorities continue to explore the possibility that additional victims or affected individuals may be involved in the activity. [cita: Guardia Civil]
The ongoing inquiry signals that the scope of the alleged deception could extend beyond the initially identified cases, prompting further examination of records and potential witnesses. Local authorities emphasize the importance of verifying professional credentials and ensuring that medical care is delivered by registered and qualified practitioners. [cita: Guardia Civil]
Authorities have urged residents who may have encountered this individual or received treatment at the private clinic to come forward with any information. The investigation remains active, and the public is advised to report any suspicious medical practices to the appropriate authorities. [cita: Guardia Civil]