The Civil Guard dismantled a criminal organization specialized in fraud using “tocomocho” and “estampita” methods, which was based in the departments of Toledo and Cáceres. The process ended with Six people were arrested and three others were investigated exploded with Entry and registration of two properties located in the province of Toledo and seven other properties in Cáceres.
Those involved face crimes Membership in a criminal organization, robbery with violence and intimidation, persistent fraud, forgery of documents, and illegal possession of weapons due to acts committed in Seville, Huelva, Almería, and La Coruña.
The investigation began late last summer, after agents learned of this Two violent robberies occurred in the town of Lebrija (Seville).
Authors They traveled around Throughout the national territory selected victims of the elderly, because of their special vulnerability, to commit crimes.
They did this through fraudulent techniques known as “tocomocho” and “estampita.” They sometimes used violence and intimidation. In total, they managed to steal more than 50 thousand euros.
A photo taken of the band members at work.
Identification card
The investigation, which was carried out in close cooperation with the local police in Sanlucar la Mayor (Seville), allowed the members of the organization to be identified and the crimes committed to them attributed to them. Many criminal acts They have been discovered in the provinces of Seville, Huelva, Almería and A Coruña, although similar acts committed in other parts of the national territory have not been ruled out.
Finally, nine entries and searches were conducted in properties associated with the organization; Specifically, two in Toledo and seven in Cáceres where there are an approximate number of €20,000 in cash, jewelry and other stolen propertyTwo passenger cars, a mobile home, and various items used to commit the fraud.
Grab u highlightsA modified burst-fire weapon, seven pneumatic weapons, a carbine, and a large amount of ammunition.
Investigation It remains open to determine the rightful owners of the recovered jewelry and relicsThe detainees, along with the procedures taken and the seized luggage, were placed at the disposal of the competent judicial authority.
The operation remains open, and it is not excluded that the organization is involved in more criminal acts with similar characteristics.