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A 20-year-old Norwegian man has been arrested in Rojales by National Police officers under a European Arrest Warrant for Extradition (EIO) issued by Norwegian authorities. He is accused of aggravated fraud committed in Norway in 2023.
Following police procedures, the suspect has been brought before the Central Investigative Court of the National High Court, the judicial body responsible for overseeing his extradition process.
International Cooperation
The European Arrest Warrant was issued by Norway and communicated to the National Police of Alicante through the International Cooperation Section of the Alicante Prosecutor’s Office. Norwegian investigators had identified the suspect’s residence in Rojales, prompting Spanish authorities to act.
National Police investigators in Spain initiated a search operation, eventually locating and arresting the fugitive as he was preparing to leave his home.
Fraud Scheme: Data Theft and Fake Purchases
The crimes, committed in Norway in 2023, involved at least 37 fraud cases. The suspect allegedly deceived users of an app into paying for goods that were never delivered or tricked them into providing sensitive information through phishing scams.
Victims received fraudulent text messages claiming to be from official institutions, such as the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration or the Norwegian Tax Administration.
Subsequently, fraudsters posing as police officers or service representatives convinced victims to provide additional bank and personal details. This led to unauthorized transfers totalling several million Norwegian kroner from victims’ accounts.
Financial Impact and Potential Sentence
The fraudulent activities resulted in losses exceeding 8.4 million Norwegian kroner (approximately 720,000 euros) for victims and banks. If convicted, the suspect faces a maximum prison sentence of up to six years in Norway.
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