Manager of Mallorca clinic where a British woman died after cosmetic surgery arrested
The victim paid 6,000 pounds in cash.
Police bust art forgery ring in Spain selling fake Banksy works
Investigators have seized nine works and recorded at least 25 sales to victims in Spain, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Scotland.
Fake works attributed to the artist Banksy found in a workshop and different points of sale, in Spain
Fake works attributed to the artist Banksy and found in a workshop and different points of sale are seen, in Spain, in this screengrab from a video released on March 7, 2024. Mossos D'Esquadra/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT
Don't get caught by cybercrime when booking a holiday.
Don't get caught by cybercrime when booking a holiday.
Warning to look out for online holiday fraudsters when booking: top tips
Last year, 6,640 reports of holiday fraud were made to Action Fraud and data shows July and August saw highest number of reports made, at 804 and 781 respectively.
Former deputy Spanish prime minister could face long jail term in corruption trial
Analysis of documents showed an unjustified increase of more than 15.6 million euros in his wealth during this period, the prosecutor added.
Rodrigo Rato arriving in court.
Rodrigo Rato arriving in court.
Letter to the editor: British tourists scammed by Mallorca taxi driver
Please could you raise awareness and recommend to tourists to pay in cash only to prevent fraud.
FILE PHOTO: Colombian singer Shakira at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Newark
FILE PHOTO: Shakira poses with her Video Vanguard Award and her and Karol G's Best Collaboration Award for "TQG" at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
German facing extradition following arrest in Arenal
The 60-year-old is wanted on fraud charges by the German authorities.
Eight months sentence for poodle sale scam
500 euros were paid for a poodle puppy which was not delivered.
Prison for swindling hotels out of 8,000 euros
Investigators believe that further cases will be reported.
Law
High-level talks in Madrid over false compensation claims
"Clearly it’s fraud. There is no doubt about it. There is co-operation needed between the industry and police to investigate this stuff further."
Tax
Fraud office involved in major tax campaign directed at holiday rentals
"We want there to be zero fraud. Hence, this exhaustive campaign will be undertaken over four months in Majorca and the other islands."
Corruption
Only 16% of funds defrauded under Matas have been recovered
The sentence in the Nóos trial established that 2.6 million euros are owed.
Transport
Residents' discount change delayed until end-March
The change applies to group travel. Rather than the automatic 50% discount, a limit will be set on the amount of subsidy for ticket prices.
Employment
33% of job contracts contravene the law
The employment minister stressed that most companies stick to the rules but observed that there is still too much non-compliance.
Employment
One in three summer job contracts was fraudulent
The working conditions of 5,500 workers were improved as a result of the employment inspection campaign.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
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Frank Leavers18/08/2021 11:08