Two men have been detained in Alicante, accused of initiating fraudulent ‘phishing’ operations via the internet.

Two men have been detained in Alicante, accused of initiating fraudulent ‘phishing’ operations via the internet. Police sources report that the perpetrators were responsible for embezzling quantities of up to 5 775 euros by hacking into internet banking accounts and intercepting transfers. The bank concerned has apologized for the inconvenience caused and all monies been returned to their rightful owners.