Three arrests in connection with suspected international bank fraud on Mallorca

Three arrests on Mallorca after large-scale investigative work

Early Thursday morning, just after 7 o'clock, there was a knock on a residential street in Establiments. Seconds later, officers were on site and searched an apartment on the northern outskirts of Palma. At the same time, there was a raid in Santa Ponça. In total, three people were arrested: a Swedish couple, both in their 60s, and another man.

The operation was coordinated and carried out almost simultaneously to prevent suspects from fleeing. According to investigators, those arrested are suspected of being involved in a cross-border network for bank fraud. The exact role each individual played is still the subject of the investigations.

What the police seized

In Establiments, the Guardia Civil seized several electronic devices, file folders, and a suitcase that apparently contained documents and data carriers. In Santa Ponça, the authorities found additional items that are now being forensically analyzed. The analysis is expected to help identify connections to other suspects and alleged masterminds abroad.

A neighbour, who walked her dog early, said she saw the officers in the stairwell and was surprised: something like this does not happen here every day. Children from the street watched curiously and asked what was happening to the pets. Such scenes are typical for a residential area where little else happens.

Months of investigations

Months of investigations preceded the arrests. The crime division in Algaida reported that it had gathered numerous leads that eventually led to the searches. The investigators speak of groundbreaking clues, without providing details. The aim: to uncover structures that operate internationally and misuse cross-border banking transactions.

The suspects were provisionally detained; the court file remains open. Whether and when charges will be filed depends on the evidence after the forensic analysis is completed. Additional arrests are possible if the analysis reveals new leads to accomplices.

For residents, the raid remains a topic of conversation. Many are relieved that authorities are taking action. Others wonder how well they really know their surroundings. The investigations continue, with an eye toward further leads in Spain and abroad.

Note: The police are asking the public for information. Anyone with relevant details should contact the Guardia Civil.