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

The Palma Notary Fraud Case Involving Loans of More Than €450,000

A notary employee in Palma admitted to manipulating powers of attorney for loans totaling more than €450,000.

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

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What happened in the Palma notary fraud case involving more than €450,000?

An employee of a notary office in Palma admitted to manipulating powers of attorney to obtain loans for himself and relatives. The public prosecutor says the total amount involved was more than €450,000, and the prosecution is seeking a prison sentence of around seven years. The case has raised wider concerns about controls in notary offices and banks in Mallorca.

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