A scam targeting two young people from Sarrià ends with their express kidnapping in La Mina

Two young men from Sarrià were kidnapped after falling victim to a scam involving money laundering. They were forced to contact their mothers for ransom payments totaling 12,200 euros. The kidnappers, part of a larger fraud ring, threatened the victims and manipulated their bank accounts. The police arrested three suspects, but they were released shortly after. The victims had initially agreed to act as money mules, unaware of the scam's true nature. The case highlights ongoing issues with financial fraud targeting vulnerable individuals.

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