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Barcelona Suspends Worker Over Alleged €400,000 Social Welfare Fraud

An internal audit prompted criminal charges with a parallel disciplinary case after uncovering irregular transfers.

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Overview

  • A municipal social services worker in Nou Barris allegedly redirected about €400,000 in welfare funds to unauthorized bank accounts.
  • The council suspended the employee and referred the case to prosecutors on June 5 following the audit findings.
  • Council lawyers have filed criminal charges and opened a disciplinary investigation against the suspect.
  • The worker, identified by initials F.M.T., was previously dismissed by Montmeló authorities in 2015 for similar misconduct.
  • Officials are reinforcing information systems and updating aid regulations to safeguard future assistance.