The National Police in Cartagena has detained four men suspected of defrauding foreign nationals in irregular immigration status. The suspects allegedly accepted money from victims under the false premise that they would provide the necessary documentation to regularise their situations in Spain. However, none of the promised documentation was delivered.

The investigation commenced following a complaint lodged in Sevilla by an undocumented immigrant, who revealed that he had paid a significant sum but never received the expected paperwork. Authorities traced the fraudulent activities back to two companies in Cartagena.

These companies had been promoting their services on a well-known social network, targeting migrants in precarious situations. They charged between one thousand five hundred and four thousand euros, providing reasons for the rejection of procedures and claims following the payment.

To date, eight individuals have been identified as victims of this criminal organisation, and the investigation remains open, suggesting there could be more victims. Police have confiscated numerous documents linked to the fraudulent practices and ongoing inquiries continue to uncover the full extent of the scam.