The police investigation uncovers a simulation of crime and fraud in Benidorm, the suspect had lost the device and intended to defraud his insurance company
Two days ago, the agents of the National Police of Benidorm have proceeded to the arrest of a 53 year old male, as the alleged author of the crimes of crime simulation y scam in a tentative degree. The individual had filed a formal complaint claiming to have been a victim of a robbery with violence or intimidation. A fact that, after judicial investigations, proved non-existent.
The detainee stated at police stations that a raider had approached him “at knifepoint“ to snatch away his mobile phone high-end, whose economic value amounted to €1,379. After formalizing the complaint, the man contacted his insurance company to claim the corresponding financial compensation, relying on a policy that specifically covered robbery through violence.
The discovery of the terminal and the confession
The objective of the police investigation led by the Group IV of the police station from Benidorm It was about identifying the alleged robber. However, given the need to expand the data provided, the agents they cited again to complainant in the offices of the Judicial Police. It was at that moment when the man recognized that the events had not occurred as described.
According to the final testimony, the terminal had not been stolen, but rather the owner there was accidentally forgotten at the home of an acquaintance. Despite having recovered the device and having it back in his possession, the investigator decided maintain the claim before insurance. Action that led to the accusation of attempted fraud being added to the accusation of simulation.
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Criminal consequences of simulating crimes
The National Police has issued a warning to citizens about the legal implications of this type of practices, common after the loss or deterioration of valuable objects. He spanish penal code typifies as crime the fact of reporting events that have not occurred or substantially altering their nature to obtain an illicit benefit.
The institution reminds us that these behaviors not only saturate police resources intended for the investigation of real crimes, but also lead to serious legal consequences for the complainant:
- Opening of criminal records: The arrest and subsequent conviction generate a record that affects the administrative life of the citizen.
- Criminal duality: In addition to the simulation of a crime, the attempt to collect insurance automatically results in a crime of fraud.
After confirming that the sole objective of the use of the false report was the economic replacement of the property, the investigation ended with the bringing the detainee to justice.
