Over 400 People Allegedly Registered Illegally in the Residents' Register: Arrest in Alcúdia

Alcúdia: Hundreds of entries in the residents' register cause a stir

In Alcúdia, a surprising report caused unrest last weekend: more than 400 people are said to have been entered into the residents' register without valid documents. The municipality filed a report after the numbers in the official lists rose sharply—and a municipal employee was arrested by investigators.

How it was noticed

According to the town hall, the increase was initially noticed internally: an unusual surge within a few days, records with missing passport data, addresses that repeated themselves. Someone who wishes to remain anonymous says they looked into the matter. Then the municipality turned to the Guardia Civil—not a long debate, but a report and immediate intervention.

What investigators suspect

Investigators believe the official made entries after working hours. Apparently, payments were involved. Whether the entries were only formal or intended to deceive third parties is being examined by authorities. The Guardia Civil also wants to determine whether other agencies were involved in the process.

What this means for those affected: Entries without valid documents are legally challengeable. The municipality announced that the unlawful entries would be reversed. For people who suddenly find themselves officially registered: this can be confusing in the short term. Those relying on benefits, housing, or offices should be cautious.

Reactions from the neighborhood

In front of the town hall at Plaça de la Constitució, I spoke with residents. A shop owner paused: "Something like this you don't expect here. We're a small city; we know each other." A retiree dryly said: "If someone abuses the system, the community pays in the end."

The municipality emphasizes that this is an isolated case. Nevertheless, the incident has damaged trust in the administration. The responsible officials now announce internal reviews—new controls, stricter access restrictions, perhaps also external audits.

What happens next

The investigations are ongoing. The arrested official is being questioned by the Guardia Civil, and files are being reviewed. The unlawful entries are to be reversed. And the municipality must now explain how something like this could happen in a small administration and what consequences will follow—disciplinary as well as criminal.

I will stay on it and report if there are new details. For all those puzzled and concerned: stay calm, but ask questions. That is the most honest option now.