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Powers of Attorney Abused: How Could a Notary Employee Fraudulently Obtain Loans Over €450,000?

How Mallorca Could Strengthen Oversight of Notaries

Mallorca could reduce document fraud with a central register, stronger ID checks, and better notary supervision.

Published: April 22, 2026
Powers of Attorney Abused: How Could a Notary Employee Fraudulently Obtain Loans Over €450,000?

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How could Mallorca improve oversight of notaries and document checks?

One option is a centralized register for powers of attorney, so each document can be traced properly. Better digital identity verification, stronger supervision, and clearer reporting of violations would also make abuse harder. The Mallorca case suggests that reform is needed not only after fraud is uncovered, but to reduce the chance of it happening at all.

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