The Mossos detain 50 people in Barcelona, 43 of them businessmen, for profiting from the entry of migrants

Mossos d'Esquadra arrested 50 individuals, including 43 businessmen, linked to a criminal network that profited over 3.2 million euros by facilitating illegal entry and residency for Pakistani citizens in Spain. The organization charged up to 30,000 euros for work permits and provided fake employment contracts to those already in Spain for a fee of up to 8,000 euros. Between March 2022 and July 2023, they processed 224 fraudulent hiring applications, with 108 approved. The investigation revealed a structured group operating since 2019, with connections in Pakistan. Detentions occurred in late October across various locations in Barcelona, with some members facing serious charges including belonging to a criminal organization and document forgery.