A man in Castellón caught having faked his mobile phone robbery: the trick could cost him dearly
IncidentsVila Real

A man in Castellón caught having faked his mobile phone robbery: the trick could cost him dearly

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General2 September 2026 at 10:41

The Guardia Civil of Vinaròs investigated a 58-year-old man in the town of Vinaròs, in the Baix Maestrat region, in Castellón. The man was identified as a suspect for having simulated a robbery of his mobile phone.

The authorities attribute to him a crime of simulation of a crime. The man allegedly pretended that his mobile device had been stolen, when in reality no robbery had occurred.

The Guardia Civil of Vinaròs was responsible for the investigation that led to the identification and subsequent imputation of the man for this crime. The case took place in the Baix Maestrat region, in the province of Castellón.

This situation could have serious consequences for the man, since the simulation of a crime is considered a criminal offense. The Guardia Civil warned about the possible consequences of this fraudulent action.

Related articles

Incidents

High waiting times. Lisbon emergency rooms continue under strong pressure

Hospital emergency services in Lisbon are facing extremely high waiting times this morning for patients classified as urgent, with Hospital Amadora-Sintra recording waits of over 11 hours. The Minister of Health has already acknowledged that pressure on the region's emergency rooms is expected to continue in the coming weeks, warning of the continuation of this critical situation in Lisbon's health system.

RTP Notícias02/09/26, 11:30
Disparo acidental entre grupo de amigos deixa jovem em estado “muito grave” em Vizela
Incidents

Accidental shot among group of friends leaves young person in "very serious" condition in Vizela

A young person was left in "very serious" condition after being hit by an accidental shot during a gathering with friends in Vizela. The victim was taken to Braga Hospital to receive medical care. Authorities confirmed that the weapon used in the shooting was illegal.

SIC Notícias02/09/26, 11:28
Incidents

Suspect in Charlie Kirk's death may face death penalty

Judge Tony Graf upheld the prosecution's argument that Robinson's shot during the incident involving Charlie Kirk endangered a crowd of 3,000 people. The defense had requested a lesser charge in an attempt to rule out the possibility of the death penalty, but the judge decided to maintain the serious charge, leaving the suspect vulnerable to the capital sentence.

Observador02/09/26, 11:28
Incidents

Missing elderly person in Miranda do Corvo has been found

A 91-year-old man was reported missing on Wednesday, September 2, in Bairro Novo, in Miranda do Corvo, but has already been found. The situation was resolved without major complications, being a case of an elderly person who was temporarily missing before being located.

Notícias de Coimbra02/09/26, 11:22