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Woman Arrested in Guatemala for Alleged Land-Sale Scam Using Fake Documents

From La Hora · () Spanish

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  • Police arrested Gertrudes “N,” 63, in Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala, under three active warrants linked to alleged fraud and document falsification.
  • Investigators allege she advertised plots and homes on social media and showed prospective buyers documents that appeared to prove ownership.
  • Authorities said legitimate owners later appeared when buyers took possession, presenting legal documents for the properties.

A 63-year-old woman was arrested in Santa Cruz del Quiché after allegedly using social media to offer plots of land and homes for sale with false documents.

Guatemala’s National Civil Police said officers from Station 71 detained Gertrudes “N,” who had three active arrest warrants issued by a local court. The warrants, issued in April and June, concern material falsification, ideological falsification, fraud and special cases of fraud.

Investigators allege that the woman contacted prospective buyers through social media and presented documents that appeared to confirm her ownership of the properties. After buyers took possession of the land or homes, the legitimate owners allegedly appeared and produced the legal documents for the properties.

Police said the woman was placed at the disposal of the relevant authorities while her legal situation is addressed.

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