A scheme uncovered in Almería may change how Spaniards view financial security at work. In Vícar, law enforcement officers detained two individuals and began investigating a third. The reason—€629,320 went missing from corporate accounts. This incident has set off alarm bells for companies, as it highlights the risks of internal access to funds and how easily control over finances can be lost.
According to Ale Espanol, the investigation began after the management of a local company noticed suspicious transfers. The money was not going toward business needs but was sent to accounts connected to a female employee and her partner. A review revealed that the employee’s access to the accounts allowed her to carry out transactions without the knowledge of management. As a result, in a short period, the couple obtained a significant sum, and their standard of living changed dramatically.
Investigation details
Investigators found that the suspect used her professional authority to transfer funds. Her partner, whose accounts received the money, became the owner of new vehicles and expensive items. A search of their home uncovered documents, jewelry, electronics, and cars acquired after the suspicious transactions started. The seized items included two motorcycles, a van, and a passenger car.
The operation was named “Cabank.” The investigation revealed that transfers were made on different dates and for varying amounts, making them difficult to detect. However, after an internal audit, the company reported the incident to the police, and soon the embezzlement scheme was uncovered. Currently, both detainees are under investigation, while a third individual is being checked for possible involvement.
Regional impact
Authorities in Almería stress that such incidents undermine trust in companies’ internal control systems. The growing wealth of the suspects became a key factor that led to the crime being uncovered. The investigation is ongoing, with new documents expected that may shed light on the scheme’s details.
All case materials and the detained individuals have been handed over to the Almería court. According to Ale Espanol, the investigation is not yet complete, and further arrests are possible. Oversight of internal company financial operations is tightening, with employers reviewing account access procedures.
Similar incidents
In recent years, Spain has seen a rise in embezzlement cases involving abuse of official position. In 2025, a group in Málaga was exposed for stealing over 400 thousand euros through fraudulent transfers. In Valencia in 2024, employees of a company siphoned 300 thousand euros from company accounts using forged documents. These cases are prompting stricter oversight and the implementation of new security systems in businesses nationwide.
