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Arrest in Ibiza: Investigations into Düsseldorf Real Estate Chief for Bankruptcy and Fraud

How international asset investigations work from Mallorca to other countries

A simple look at how international police and prosecutors coordinate searches, seizures and evidence gathering across borders.

Published: April 23, 2026
Arrest in Ibiza: Investigations into Düsseldorf Real Estate Chief for Bankruptcy and Fraud

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How do cross-border investigations work when someone is suspected of hiding assets in Spain and other countries?

Cross-border cases usually involve prosecutors, police, and financial specialists in several countries sharing information and coordinating searches. In Spain, including Mallorca, that can mean raids or seizures happen alongside actions in Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, or elsewhere. The process is complex, but international cooperation is often the only way to trace money and property spread across different jurisdictions.

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