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Judge Frees Three in Biomar Oil Fraud Probe After Police Raids

The investigation targets a suspected hydrocarbons VAT scheme under Audiencia Nacional Judge Antonio Piña.

Overview

  • National Police UDEF carried out nine court-ordered searches on December 2 at Biomar-linked sites in Madrid under Juzgado Central 6.
  • Authorities detained eight people, with three brought before the court on Wednesday and released with passport seizure, court check-ins, and a travel ban.
  • Investigators are probing suspected organized crime, falsified documents, tax offenses, and possible money laundering related to biofuel operations.
  • Biomar appears on Spain’s tax debtors list owing €119.1 million and has been under judicial intervention since entering insolvency in July 2024.
  • The case remains under secrecy, and some outlets report the alleged fraud could reach about €280 million.