The operations were carried out in different neighborhoods of the capital. The suspects used card data to commit fraud
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The Department of Economic Crimes of the Córdoba Police arrested nine people for repeated fraud. The accused allegedly used credit card information belonging to members of Club Atlético Belgrano. The case is being handled by prosecutor Franco Pilnik, who specializes in cybercrime.
The scheme involved offering fake discounts to manage memberships for the club. Once members provided their information, those involved made fraudulent payments. Several victims who noticed unauthorized charges reported the scheme.
La maniobra consistía en ofrecer falsos descuentos para gestionar abonos al club.
The operations were carried out in neighborhoods of Córdoba's capital
During the raids, cell phones, cards, and documentation relevant to the case were seized. The judicial measures were carried out in various neighborhoods, which have not yet been specified by the police. The seized items will be examined to advance the investigation.
Authorities indicated that the accused operated in an organized manner with defined roles. It is possible that there are more people involved or that the network is linked to other similar fraud schemes. The justice system seeks to determine the full extent of the fraud.
El Departamento de Delitos Económicos de la Policía de Córdoba detuvo a nueve personas por estafas reiteradas.
Members' information was used for other payments
The fraudsters not only falsely managed memberships, but then used the collected information for other purposes. Among the detected expenses are charges for digital services and online stores. The financial damage is still under evaluation.
Belgrano club has not released statements, although it is cooperating with the justice system. Members were advised to review their account statements and report unauthorized charges. The police urged people to take extra precautions when faced with informal offers.
Durante los allanamientos se secuestraron teléfonos celulares, tarjetas y documentación relevante para la causa.
The intervention of the prosecutor specialized in cybercrime
The case is being processed by the Specialized Cybercrime Prosecutor's Office, led by prosecutor Franco Pilnik. This unit has already intervened in other complex investigations related to digital crimes. The current goal is to determine whether there were failures in data protection.
The rise of this type of crime highlights the need for greater digital education and controls over the protection of sensitive information. Authorities reminded people that only official channels should be used for transactions with sports organizations.
Los estafadores no solo gestionaban falsamente los abonos, sino que luego utilizaban los datos recolectados para otros fines.
