Arrested for impersonating a policeman in the Malaga town of Fuengirola

An investigation was launched at the end of April after a 30-year-old female reported a case of extortion by an unknown person who claimed to be a police officer, and had contacted her through the portal of a dating site.

During the conversations that they had by instant messaging, the investigated one sent the victim some photographs of a false police badge, with which he intended to give apparent credibility to his claims. He informed her that there were two complaints against her for fraud, without going into specific detail.

After exchanging several messages, the man provoked a state of anguish in the victim, making her believe that the consequences for her could be dire. The extortionist then proposed to the victim that they have an affair in exchange for ‘saving’ her.

Finally, the investigators identified the alleged perpetrator of the events as a 49-year-old man with no previous police record. He was arrested for his alleged involvement in the crimes of extortion and usurpation of public functions. After making a statement, the investigated was released with charges. The facts are known by the Investigating Court No2 of Fuengirola.

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