The National Police of Spain has dismantled a criminal organization in Valencia allegedly involved in forging documents to regularize the status of Cuban migrants in the country. According to Europa Press, authorities arrested four individuals, two men and two women, aged between 52 and 57, of Cuban and Italian origin.
These individuals are accused of belonging to a criminal organization, document falsification, and facilitating illegal immigration, having fraudulently regularized the status of Cuban citizens in Spain. The network forged documents to simulate parent-child relationships between Cuban residents and deceased Spanish citizens, allowing them to obtain residence permits and subsequently Spanish nationality.
Investigation by UCRIF
The UCRIF (Central Unit for Illegal Immigration Networks and False Documents of the Provincial Brigade of Foreigners and Borders) initiated the investigation last year after detecting irregularities in numerous Cuban citizens' files processed at the Subdelegation of the Government of Valencia for residence and work permits.
The detained individuals recruited Cuban citizens and offered them legal services to regularize their status in Spain, charging between 1,000 and 3,000 euros. They presented forged Cuban birth certificates to simulate family ties with deceased Spanish nationals, thereby obtaining temporary residence permits due to social roots and even Spanish nationality.
The arrested individuals had no prior criminal records. They were released after giving their statements, with the obligation to appear before the judicial authority when required.
Key Details on the Document Forgery Case in Spain
This section provides answers to some common questions regarding the recent dismantling of the document forgery ring in Spain.
Who were the individuals arrested in the forgery ring?
Four individuals of Cuban and Italian origin, aged between 52 and 57, were arrested in connection with the forgery ring.
What were the charges against the arrested individuals?
They were charged with belonging to a criminal organization, document falsification, and facilitating illegal immigration.
How did the forgery ring operate?
The ring forged documents to create fake parent-child relationships between Cuban residents and deceased Spanish citizens, enabling them to obtain residence permits and Spanish nationality.
What was the role of UCRIF in this investigation?
UCRIF initiated the investigation after detecting irregularities in Cuban citizens' files processed for residence and work permits at the Subdelegation of the Government of Valencia.