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Why Mallorca’s Property Market Attracts Money-Laundering Scrutiny

Mallorca’s high-value property market can be vulnerable to complex deals that make the real source of funds harder to trace.

Published: April 22, 2026
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Why is money laundering such a concern in Mallorca’s property market?

Mallorca’s property market includes expensive homes, international buyers and cross-border payments, which can create opportunities to disguise the origin of money. If ownership and financing are layered through several companies or family members, it becomes harder to spot who really controls the asset. That is why investigators and local professionals pay close attention to unusually complex deals.

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