THE National Police took apart a grid fictitious records by which illegal immigrants they paid between 300 and 500 euros in exchange for a document proving their residence in a property that they did not even know and which was even in ruins. All detainees are accused of crimes of documentary falsification as well as that of encourage irregular immigration. Three people were arrested at Algeciras (Cádiz) and officers are investigating a fourth person.
As explained by National Police In a note, the investigation, started in April 2024, focused on a increase in registrations suspects in town houses. Thus, in one of them, a house in poor condition, located in the La Bajadilla district, was listed as a residence of 15 peoplethe majority of foreign nationality, who They lacked professional, social or emotional connections in the city.
The officers verified that at least 13 of these people had never lived at this address and they would have paid up to 500 euros to obtain a recording which would then serve as a basis for process residence and work permits.
The investigation revealed that two of the detainees acted as intermediaries between interested parties and house owners. The first contacts were made in the city’s cafes, where, after receiving the agreed money, the necessary documents were issued to formalize the registration at the registry office. Algeciras civil registry office.
Thus, following the actions of the police, the detention of three people involved and was urged Municipal register to remove persons registered fraudulently.
THE National Police stressed that these fraudulent practices are used by people irregular situation to meet the requirement of stay in Spain. These actions constitute serious violations of the Immigration lawwhich can be punished with fines of between 501 and 10,000 euros. In the most serious cases, those involved could face prison sentences of up to three yearsas established by Penal Code.
