Network of deception and complicity: a police officer in Córdoba is arrested for a Tinder scam

The Justice Department in Córdoba is investigating a multi-million peso scam originating from the Tinder app that has already resulted in three people being charged. In recent hours, a police officer was arrested as an alleged necessary participant in the fraud. The case, which began with a complaint from a woman in Calamuchita, already amounts to more than 50 million pesos (over 110,231 pounds) in financial losses.

The first person arrested was a man from Catamarca, who used a fake romantic relationship to emotionally manipulate his victim. Through deception, he managed to get the woman to take out loans, make purchases, and conduct financial transactions in her name. Under promises of a supposed profitable business, the victim was stripped of significant sums of money.

Prosecutor Paula Bruera, who is in charge of the case in Río Tercero, confirmed that the case remains open and that further arrests have not been ruled out. Among those implicated is already a woman, the ex-partner of the main accused, who was charged but remains free. The recent arrest of the Córdoba police officer raises concerns about possible institutional links to the scam network.

A scam with an organized structure and key accomplices

According to the information gathered so far, the main accused used the victims to obtain goods and funds through coordinated methods. The products acquired through loans were quickly sold by the group. In addition, virtual accounts and digital platforms were used to move the money without leaving clear traces.

The participation of the police officer, judicial sources indicated, was reportedly decisive in facilitating some of the criminal maneuvers. His connection with the other defendants is under analysis, as is his role in the logistical operation. The investigation is also progressing regarding possible victims in other provinces, which would broaden the scope of the case.

For now, the three individuals involved remain charged, and the case is in the investigative stage. The Justice Department is trying to determine whether there were more accomplices or beneficiaries of the funds obtained through deception. The case has once again raised alarms about the use of dating apps as a tool for financial crimes.