Officers of the National Police have arrested a 37-year-old man, who already had a record for similar incidents, as the alleged perpetrator of fraud and falsification of commercial documents. The arrest follows the uncovering of an extensive fraud in the field of telecommunications contracts.

The investigation began on July 7, 2023, following a complaint filed by a prominent company in the sector, which reported the existence of numerous contracts formalized without the authorization of their rightful owners. From that moment, the Provincial Judicial Police Brigade of Las Palmas initiated inquiries.

Police efforts led to the identification of at least 239 fraudulent contracts. These were carried out using personal documentation of third parties, such as DNI (Spanish national identity document) and bank account ownership certificates, some of which had been manipulated and others directly falsified.

According to the investigation, the main suspect worked as a commercial agent in the telecommunications sector and primarily operated in businesses in the southern part of the island. Under the pretext of offering discounts and economic advantages, he obtained the personal data of the establishment managers.

With this information, the detainee generated contracts for phone lines, portability services, and financing for the acquisition of high-end electronic devices, small appliances, and even personal mobility vehicles. All of this was done in the victims' names and without their knowledge, in some cases formalizing up to 36 contracts under the same individual's name.

The acquired products were then delivered to the investigated individual himself or to people within his personal and professional circle, who then commercialized them through unofficial channels. To complete these operations, those involved impersonated the victims and even forged their signatures, which allowed the fraud to be carried out and delayed its initial detection.

The analysis of the seized documentation, which included contracts, bank certificates, and delivery notes, confirmed that the detainee had systematically manipulated contracts over a prolonged period. In addition to the arrested individual, another man and two women are being investigated for their alleged involvement in the events, either by collaborating in the execution of the fraud or by participating in the reception and subsequent sale of the illicitly obtained devices. The detainee has been placed at the disposal of the competent judicial authority.