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Two Detained in Guernica Ring Selling Fake Medical Certificates for Welfare Fraud

Police simulated a Facebook Marketplace transaction to locate the operation’s base, uncovering dozens of medical seals, computers and prescription materials.

La Policía detuvo a seis personas durante los distintos procedimientos.
La publicación de la acusada y los elementos secuestrados.

Overview

  • The investigation began when a pediatrician reported that her professional seal was used without consent on fake pregnancy certificates offered online.
  • An undercover purchase led officers to detain 33-year-old Valeria Arce as she delivered falsified medical documents.
  • A raid at a Guernica residence yielded 35 medical stamps, prescription pads, two computers, a printer, medicines, mobile phones, card readers and a guillotine.
  • Primary suspects Goro Maidana and Valeria Arce have been charged with usurpation of title and falsification of public documents at UFI N°1 Descentralizada de Presidente Perón.
  • Other individuals detained during the sweep were released pending further inquiry while all seized materials remain held as evidence.