In what authorities termed a coordinated set of deceptive acts, a case that began last May 10 in Novelda has unfolded into a courtroom investigation revealing a startling pattern: the supposed victim orchestrated two separate fraud schemes, presenting events as genuine crimes to justify payments or insurance claims. The Alicante Civil Guard report, updated through the Excaix operation, indicates that what appeared to be violent robberies and assaults were later reinterpreted as staged incidents intended to benefit the alleged perpetrator and his partner through deceitful means. The investigation subsequently led to procedural actions for a criminal offense centered on false reporting and fraud.
A 32-year-old resident of Novelda was taken into custody in connection with two alleged felony simulation crimes. Local authorities say the man was involved in fabricating scenarios designed to mislead insurers and to provide a pretext for financial gain for himself and his partner. The arrest underscores the seriousness with which the Civil Guard treats false reporting and insurance fraud, actions which can undermine public safety and insurance systems alike.
Accounts of the events trace back to May 10 when the Novelda Civil Guard Barracks received a report from a local resident. That same night, the complainant had been driving on a highway near Novelda when a minibus incident occurred. According to the initial narrative, three masked individuals exited the vehicle and threatened him with a firearm, forcing him to withdraw funds from an ATM or surrender money directly. The amount reportedly involved was 455 euros, and the assailants allegedly took the victim’s phone as well. The narrative also referenced a separate scheme described as a hack that allegedly supported an illicit catering business cooperation. The Civil Guard opened an inquiry as investigators sought to verify the veracity of these claims and to assess any insurance implications. (Source: Civil Guard)
As the investigation progressed, investigators prioritized corroboration of the victim’s account. On May 24, the complainant visited the Civil Guard installation again to provide a new statement in which he claimed an incident occurred while he was working away from home, with a robbery taking place at his residence. The evolving testimony prompted a thorough review of the incident timeline and the evidentiary record, with a view toward distinguishing potentially criminal conduct from accidental events. The case was designated under the Excaix operation to reflect its focus on uncovering the truth behind the alleged offenses. (Source: Civil Guard)
From victim to prisoner
After compiling decisive evidence, investigators reached a turning point: the two earlier complaints were not independent crimes but rather traps laid by the complainant himself. The analysis showed the declarant’s presence at the location where a payment had allegedly been made, casting doubt on the original scenario and supporting the hypothesis of deliberate misrepresentation. Consequently, on June 1, authorities arrested the individual on two felony charges tied to false reporting and the simulation of criminal activity. (Source: Civil Guard)
During the arrest, authorities located elements reputedly stolen from a residence burglary. Those items were found at a relative’s home, suggesting the suspect was attempting to hide the evidence to prevent discovery by investigators. The discovery reinforced the assessment that the alleged crimes were stages designed to manipulate perceptions and to influence insurance or personal restitution schemes. (Source: Civil Guard)
Following the collection of material evidence and formal procedures, the detainee was transferred to the competent prosecutor and the corresponding judicial authority in Novelda. The case proceeded through the local court system, with initial handling and oversight conducted by the First Instance Court and Novelda’s Order No. 3. The individual faced charges for felony simulation and related procedural offenses connected to false reporting. The court ultimately granted provisional relief that reflected the gravity of the situation and the need to maintain public safety. (Source: Civil Guard)
The final disposition involved penalties associated with a crime simulation, specifically the act of pretending to be a crime victim to generate claims or procedural actions that did not correspond to reality. The judgment included a monetary fine within the range of six to twelve months, a sentence that underscores the severity with which authorities treat attempts to game the system and mislead law enforcement. (Source: Civil Guard)