Spanish police arrest suspect for attempting to defraud 350 thousand euros by impersonating a Mexican oil company executive

In the town of Sanxenxo, located in the Pontevedra province of Spain, the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) arrested a 72-year-old Venezuelan citizen for an attempted fraud. The suspect attempted to siphon 350 thousand euros from a company by claiming to be the general manager of a well-known Mexico-based oil company.

According to the investigation details, the suspect requested hundreds of thousands of euros in payments under the guise of commercial transactions, administrative expenses, and commissions. To legitimize his demands, the individual used fake documents and signatures notarized by a sworn consultant, and additionally impersonated a third person to increase the credibility of the operation.

The investigation into the incident was launched after a company reported the situation to the authorities following a suspicious commercial transaction. The suspect, against whom the Civil Guard brought charges of attempted fraud, identity theft, and document forgery, was released under judicial control conditions by the Marín Court while the trial process is ongoing. Authorities continue to investigate whether the perpetrator attempted to defraud other companies using similar methods.