Archive for April, 2008
Zurgena Stitch Up
The Guardia Civil launched Operation Sewing Box, arresting all those considered to have been involved in “stitching up” expats in the Rustic Land Scandal. The offices of Procosona Almeria Estates, New Horizon Villas and Dizu where raided yesterday by plain clothes officers accompanied by armed police. We understand that two of the developers have been arrested along with the Mayor of Zurgena and his Deputy amongst others. They are currently enjoying room and board at His Majesty’s expense and can be held without charge for 72 hrs.
Local English Councillor, Jim Simpson, is attempting to keep everyone informed in his blog. Thanks Jim. While Jim claims that the arrests are politically motivated in a rather clumsy attempt to divert attention from his colleagues in the Zurgena council it does make interesting reading. Jim you say that you are possibly two steps closer to being the Mayor of Zurgena. We hope you are not two steps closer to joining your two superiors in the “Big House”.
At last the Spanish authorities are taking affirmative action and a clear message is being sent out to all those who would attempt to flout the law and create misery for thousands of unwitting Expats by selling them illegal property.
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