An architect was arrested in Madrid for defrauding 11 Romanian families, promising the legalization of homes built without authorization. He obtained over 50,000 euros.

The Civil Guard of Spain has arrested a 60-year-old architect, accused of defrauding 11 Romanian families by promising them the legalization of homes built on protected land. Between 2022 and the moment of his arrest, the man fraudulently obtained over 50,000 euros by offering false legalization services for constructions. He claimed he could obtain urban planning licenses and submitted permits to the municipalities, assuring the owners that his efforts were successful. Investigators believe that the number of victims could be higher, and the operation is part of a larger campaign against illegal constructions.