The Civil Guard has dismantled a criminal organization specialized in fraud using “tocomocho” and “stamp” methods.Which operates in various provinces of the country and mainly selects elderly victims.
The operation, within the framework of the grand security plan, … settled with Six were arrested and three were investigated for crimes of belonging to a criminal organizationRobbery with violence and intimidation, persistent fraud, forgery of documents, and illegal possession of weapons.
Investigations began at the end of last summerwhen agents learned that two violent robberies had occurred in the town of Libriga, Seville. From there, the teams assigned to the case identified members of the organization who moved around the national territory. Their target was the elderly, especially the weak, whom they approached using classic techniques such as “tocomocho” and “la estampita.”. In some cases, criminals used violence and intimidation, and according to analytical evidence, They used chemicals on at least one of the victims. In total, they managed to steal more than 50 thousand euros.
The cooperation of the local police in Sanlucar la Mayor (Seville) was key in making progress in identifying members of the group, which caught the attention of several people. Criminal acts committed in the provinces of Seville, Huelva, Almería and La Coruña. It is not unlikely that there will be more cases in other areas of the country.
20 thousand euros in cash and several weapons
During the operation, agents conducted nine entries and searches at properties associated with those involved: two in Toledo and seven in Cáceres. Nearly €20,000 in cash, jewelry and other stolen property were seized, as well as two cars, a mobile home and various items used to commit the fraud. Among what was seized was a weapon modified to fire in burst mode.Seven pneumatic weapons, a rifle and a large amount of ammunition.
The investigation remains open and agents are working to determine the rightful owners of the recovered jewelry and items.. The detainees were presented with the report and seized items to the Public Prosecution.