A recent investigation led to the arrest of a family in the Cerrito de la Victoria neighborhood, who are suspected of being involved in 37 cases of fraud. The arrested individuals, including a 20-year-old woman, her 40-year-old father, her 37-year-old mother, and another 27-year-old woman, do not have any prior criminal records.
Details of the Investigation
According to the police, the family allegedly committed these crimes through online marketplace platforms, where they would post listings for iPhone cell phones for sale. Interested buyers would be asked to make partial or full payments, and to ensure the transfer of money, the scammers would send a package to the victims through a logistics agency. However, instead of containing the purchased item, the package would have non-perishable food items, such as a kilo of flour, or simply a box filled with chopped paper.
This tactic allowed the scammers to obtain a shipping voucher from the logistics company, which they would then use to send a photo or video to the victims as proof of shipment, while the victims waited for their purchase to arrive. The first complaint about these scams was filed in October 2024, and since then, nearly 40 cases have been investigated.
Evidence Seized and Next Steps
During the two raids that led to the family’s arrest, the police seized several items, including three cell phones, four cards, and a switchboard. These electronic objects have been made available for scientific analysis to gather further evidence. The arrested individuals are currently at the disposal of the Prosecutor’s Office, where they will face further investigation and potential charges for their alleged involvement in these fraud crimes.
