At least 20 alleged scammers arrested in July 4 swoops

Personnel from the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the National Police swooped simultaneously on 30 offices and homes in different provinces on Tuesday, July 4, and arrested at least  20 people allegedly linked to scams and financial crimes.

In Operation Phishing2 at least 20 people were apprehended who are allegedly part of a group linked to 18 complaints for the commission of crimes against the economic order,  amounting to $137,000.

In a parallel operation “Ardid2” so far three people have been apprehended, related to a group allegedly dedicated to committing crimes of aggravated fraud. It is reported that there are 11 complaints with an economic impact that reaches $139,000.

The National Police reported in a statement that the raids were carried out in residences and businesses as part of the investigations carried out by the 5th Prosecutor’s Office. Against the Economic Patrimony and the Prosecutor’s Office Against the Economic Order of the Public Ministry.