A 48-year-old woman from Arona, in the south of Tenerife, is under investigation by the Guardia Civil for charges of fraud and document forgery after allegedly selling her brother's car without his consent. The incident has led to serious legal implications, with both the buyer and the woman's brother filing formal complaints (denuncias) against her.
The investigation began after a woman reported to the authorities that she had purchased a car for €23,000, plus an additional €1,000 to help the seller acquire another vehicle. The total sum of €24,000 was handed over to the seller, who turned out to be the sister of the car's true owner.
However, when the buyer attempted to transfer ownership of the vehicle through official channels, she was informed that the car was already registered under someone else’s name, the seller's brother.
Compounding the issue, the alleged fraudster repeatedly delayed the transfer process and failed to return the money. Further investigation revealed that the woman had forged her brother’s signature to carry out the sale without her brother knowing, and he subsequently filed his own complaint against his sister.
As a result, the accused is now being investigated for both document forgery and fraud involving €24,000. The case has been handed over to the judicial authorities, who will determine the next steps in the legal process.
