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Costa Blanca couple arrested after locking dead body in room to claim pension

Costa Blanca couple arrested for keeping dead body locked in a room in order to claim his pension

The Policia Nacional arrested an ALICANTE couple for living with a deceased man for two months or more in order to receive his pension. The woman, aged 32 and the man, 28, were to appear at court on Thursday. You can also find out more about the following: Punt Regional broadcaster stated that they would be charged for committing a …

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‘Gay Killer’ gets 25 years in jail with four other murders still to be resolved in Spain

‘Gay Killer’ gets 25 years in jail with four other murders still to be resolved in Spain

A MAN branded as the ‘Gay Killer’ who is suspected of killing five men in Bilbao following dating app hook-ups, has been jailed for 25-and-a-half years. Last month, a Basque High Court jury found Nelson David Moreno Bolaños- aged 29 and originally from Columbia- guilty of murdering a music teacher called Jose in October 2021. The court also ordered compensation …

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‘We live in a world where crime knows no borders’: Costa del Sol town demands more police to combat mafia wars

‘We live in a world where crime knows no borders’: Costa del Sol town demands more police to combat mafia wars

The mayor of Fuengirola, after a Saturday night shooting at a bar along the promenade, has requested more police and federal assistance. In an apparent drug-related attack, two Scottish men were killed.  The mayor requested more police officers and resources to deal with this type of crime in an emergency meeting held with Policia Nacional and Policia Local.  READ MORE …

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Expert warns ‘it’s a disgrace that squatting is great business’ as scourge rises 7% in Spain

Expert warns ‘it’s a disgrace that squatting is great business’ as scourge rises 7% in Spain

Squatting continues to increase throughout Spain. In all cases, it increased by 7% last year. It’s shocking that, in many cases it is not illegal because there was an agreement involved. It means that the tenant can continue to live in the house even after their rental agreement has ended.  READ MORE Spain’s jobless total dips below 2.5m for first …

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Spain’s Telefonica investigates a major hack of Movistar Customer Records

Spain’s Telefonica investigates major hack of Movistar customer records

A CYBERHACKER named ‘Dedale’ has accessed Movistar’s customer record base which has 22 million names and details. Telefonica, Movistar’s parent company and the Spanish telecom giant, is investigating. As proof, the hacker leaked a database containing information on a million customers. READ MORE MOVISTAR STORE It is believed that the leak was a result of data on Peruvian users, but …

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Brit, 33, arrested in Mallorca for ‘breaking security guard’s jaw’ after trying to enter woman’s hotel room

Guardia civil arrest

A British man punched the MALLORCA hotel guard who suffered a fractured jaw. The incident took place early on Monday in the Calvia municipal area, which includes popular tourist resort Magaluf. Three men, who did not stay at the hotel (which was unnamed), tried to enter the room of the female guest. MORE MALLORCA NEWS: The Brit, 33, punched the …

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Warhol and Dali ‘fakes’ seized in €1.2m art package sent to Valencia auction house

Warhol and Dali ‘fakes’ seized in €1.2m art package sent to Valencia auction house

Valencian regional Police seized a JOB Lot of 41 fake or non-attributable prints and paintings, including works attributed to Andy Warhol. They were destined to be auctioned off in Valencia for at least €1.2 million. The forgeries also included works by Federico de Madrazo and Ignacio Zuloaga, as well as copies of Joaquin Sorolla. READ MORE A WARHOL MAO The …

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Squatters establish marijuana farm on Costa Blanca with side-hustle robbing neighbors

Squatters set up marijuana farm with side-hustle of robbing neighbours on Costa Blanca

Three squatters have set up a marijuana plantation at a Denia Finca, and used illegal electricity to power equipment. Police caught the crooks after a neighbour reported an armed robbery in his house. The officers suspected that the squatters in the area could be their suspects, and began a discreet surveillance. READ MORE The police confirmed that at least one …

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Woman arrested after deliberately drowning dog on Costa Blanca

Woman arrested for deliberately drowning dog at canine beach on Costa Blanca

A woman has been arrested after deliberately drowning her pet dog on a canine beach in Alicante. The owner, a French citizen, was repeatedly seen submerging the pet in water. The abuse occurred at Playa de Agua Amarga, a beach with a dog run of 250 metres that has been in place since 2016. READ MORE ABUSED PUPPY AT SAN …

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‘Escape room’ horror in Spain: Woman was ‘tied up, doused in petrol and set alight’ in macabre game gone wrong

‘Escape room’ horror in Spain: Woman was ‘tied up, doused in petrol and set alight’ in macabre game gone wrong

Three defendants will serve a minimum of two years in prison after a woman suffered serious burns after being sprayed by gasoline as part of a cruel game.  The events date back to June 27 2022, when the victim went to a house in Cajar, called ‘Villa Amparo’, to participate in a ‘hardcore escape room’ with other people. Wear old …

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