A case unfolded in Palma involving a local police officer who allegedly collected a wallet containing money brought by a citizen to the municipal offices. It is reported that the officer traded a substantial amount of cash from a single wallet across four exchange venues, exchanging roughly thirty items of money from thirteen different countries. The authorities later identified this as an alleged act of embezzlement in the absence of proper receipts or controls. (National Police)
The investigation began with the Palma Local Police’s internal affairs unit, which noted irregular activities surrounding an officer stationed at a municipal office in the Balearic capital. Early indicators suggested that this officer could be in possession of the money handed over by a resident inside those municipal dependencies. (National Police)
The series of events traces back to a citizen who delivered a wallet full of cash to a Palma office. Inside the wallet were about 1,100 US dollars and several euro notes. The citizen received no receipt at the time of deposit, an omission that later became a point of scrutiny. It was only several days afterward, when the citizen pressed for documentation, that the records showed a different tally: the registry reflected around one hundred dollars and ten euros in cash. (National Police)
Only one hundred dollar impression in the registry
Following persistent inquiries, the internal affairs unit of the Palma Local Police found clear signs that the officer in question may have concealed the money inside the referenced purse. This prompted the national authorities to take charge, initiating a formal investigation to ascertain what had occurred and to determine accountability. (National Police)
The investigation team from the Central District Police Station and its Investigation Group reported taking responsibility for the incident. Early findings confirmed that roughly $1,000 was missing from the wallet, raising questions about the missing funds and their whereabouts. The inquiry revealed that the officer’s conduct did not appear to be an isolated lapse. (National Police)
As the inquiry progressed, investigators documented a pattern of behavior that extended beyond a single incident. The officer allegedly visited four exchange offices to convert money from thirteen different countries, trading thirty distinct currency items. Authorities are also examining whether the origins of the funds comply with legal requirements. In the end, the Palma Local Police officer was arrested on charges of embezzlement in connection with these events. (National Police)