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Boadilla del Monte faces a scandal of fraudulent registrations following new immigration law

Boadilla del Monte uncovers 25 fraudulent registrations after implementing a new immigration law, prompting police investigations and an urgent call to the central Government.

Daniel ZambranoDaniel Zambrano· · 2 min read

Irregularities in registration

The Town Hall of Boadilla del Monte has revealed a concerning finding: 25 fraudulent registrations have been detected since the implementation of the new Royal Decree on mass regularisation of immigrants. This discovery comes just a month after the Council of Ministers approved the regulation, which has triggered a series of investigations by local authorities.

The irregularities were identified by officials from the Town Hall, who noticed suspicious movements and apparently manipulated documentation in the municipal registration processes. As a result, one person has been arrested and four others identified as potentially involved in this fraud. The information was quickly shared with the Local Police, the Guardia Civil, and the Foreigners Brigade, who are conducting the relevant investigations.

The Town Hall has begun notifying affected property owners so they can file the corresponding complaints with the authorities. In statements to Telemadrid, Mayor Javier Úbeda highlighted that many suspects presented falsified rental contracts and impersonated identities to carry out their fraudulent actions.

Given this alarming situation, the Town Hall has requested the central Government to establish effective coordination mechanisms with local councils to prevent similar future cases. Úbeda mentioned that other municipalities have also reported analogous situations, underscoring the urgent need for a governmental response to these issues.

This scandal arises in a tense political context, as the Supreme Court has decided to postpone until May 22 the hearings on whether to halt mass regularisation. This decision is related to appeals filed by various political entities, including the Executive led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Vox. The delay was justified by “service needs”, adding further uncertainty to the process.

Daniel Zambrano

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