In a home in Paterna, Valencia, a tense night unfolded when two men shouted for entry, claiming to be police officers. They aimed to force their way inside, presenting a demand for eight thousand euros that had been lent earlier, plus four thousand euros in interest, totaling twelve thousand. What drew extra attention was that both the victim and one of the alleged assailants were current or former law enforcement officers, and the incident unfolded as their colleagues were at the nearby Mislata police station. [Source: Valencia law enforcement records, 2024]
Internal Affairs Unit (UAI) of the National Police arrested a 41-year-old officer and the second man involved, asserting that they together entered the complainant’s residence to intimidate her on the night of September 11 in a Paterna housing complex. The two men were charged with extortion, robberies with violence in a dwelling, and the use of dangerous instruments. A judge granted release under a 300-meter restraining order, noting the seriousness of the case and the need to monitor the defendants while investigations continued. [Source: UAI press briefing, 2024]
Investigations were prompted by a complaint filed by a 40-year-old officer from the Robbery group within the National Police. The accusations included robbery in an inhabited house by force and intimidation. The complainant had previously identified a former colleague as one of the suspects, prompting UAI to take charge of the case swiftly, though the unit has not disclosed details about the loan that allegedly occurred months earlier. [Source: Valencian National Police internal report, 2024]
According to the account, the man currently in custody and another individual, whom the complainant said he did not know, visited the home on the night in question. They knocked, announced themselves as police, and then refused to allow the resident to see who was at the door through the peephole. Once the door opened, violence erupted inside the home. The complainant claims one of the individuals pressed a knife against his neck while the other searched the house, urging the presence of money and accusing the resident of knowing where more funds could be found. [Source: incident reconstruction notes, 2024]
They were caught on security cameras
Security footage from the Paterna complex corroborated that the two suspects entered the residence that night, captured by the same security system used by neighbors and building staff. Investigators emphasize that while the precise sequence of events may involve disputed details, the evidence from surveillance is clear about the visit taking place. [Source: independent security audit, 2024]
Preliminary evidence suggests the detained officer provided 8,000 euros to his former partner before the summer, with a stated plan to achieve a 12,000 euro profit. Authorities are examining whether the loan was a legitimate financial arrangement or a vehicle for an investment scheme, according to statements from people involved in the inquiry. [Source: financial trace records, 2024]
The complainant reportedly sought repayment after months of silence from the lending agency. The two men, represented by lawyers Vicente Monzó and Alberto Gil, deny intimidation or violence and maintain that the charges are unfounded. They have offered their own account of events in court. [Source: defense statements, 2024]
The court was asked to receive the statement from the complainant and clarify certain aspects of the incident. After questioning, the judge released both individuals under a simple restraining order while the probe continues. [Source: court order summary, 2024]