They informed the establishments that some relatives would come, so they were going to make a transfer that was ultimately unsuccessful
Two people, a 45-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both of Spanish nationality, were arrested by the National Police after being identified as alleged perpetrators in the commission of a continued crime of fraud. Both have records of fraud and the woman, in addition, had a court order to enter prison.
The authors used the following ‘modus operandi’: they made a reservation at a restaurant of recognized prestige; Later, by email and later by phone, they told the restaurant managers that they wanted to invite some relatives to eat and to do so they would make a transfer; Diners showed up using the money from the “supposed transfer” and feasted. The restaurant never charged as the transfer was non-existent. Some of the meals were for up to eleven people, with a bill that amounts to 900 euros.
Members belonging to the National Police managed to identify the alleged perpetrators, thanks to the photographic recognition of the victims. Both are already aware of arrests for fraud crimes. The investigation and arrests were carried out by members of the San Andrés District Police Station, belonging to the Superior Headquarters of the National Police of the Region of Murcia.