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Mallorca false compensation claims accused due to stand trial
In September 2017, the Guardia Civil mounted a major operation against fraudulent holiday sickness claims.
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False claims accused to appear in court this month
Seven people were arrested by the Guardia Civil a year ago.
False claims
Guardia Civil raid homes and businesses in false holiday claims operation
The two alleged ringleaders, British women, are well-known on the island for, for instance, business interests in bars.
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Hundreds of Britons could face jail over false claims
Majorcan hotel Mac Hotels has taken legal action against clients who have stayed at their hotels and then subsequently made a false compensation claim.
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False compensation claims are now an "epidemic"
People acting on behalf of the claims farmers in resorts are on commissions of one hundred euros per claim.
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UK tour operator to use detectives to tackle false claims touts
Private detectives will be out in key resorts like Magalluf and other main resorts across Spain.
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