Overview
- Police detained two women and two men in Valencia accused of posing as gas technicians to defraud older residents.
- Investigators report a roaming operation that also reached Alicante, Castellón and the Balearic Islands.
- Victims faced unsolicited visits, work‑style uniforms and pressure to pay on the spot by cash, card PIN entry or instant‑payment apps.
- Detectives describe a pyramid setup with defined roles and street cells known as gomeros carrying out the door‑to‑door approach.
- The case began with a neighbor alerting Valencia local police, leading to four arrests, more than €13,000 in confirmed losses and an inquiry that remains open.