Overview

• The National Police detained the suspect in Alcázar de San Juan after a victim reported paying more than €70,000.
• The victim, in a severe personal crisis and depression, made contact via the internet seeking help.
• The alleged fraud involved fabricated diagnoses of breast and uterine cancers and thousands of euros charged per session.
• Investigators say the suspect coerced the woman to keep paying with threats against her and her family, prompting bank loans.
• Authorities note prior complaints against the same practitioner and warn that similar scams use online ads, accomplices and can involve harassment and coercion.