Palma renovation money paid, no work done: man arrested

Two women in Palma, Mallorca, hand over money for home renovations that never begin: police arrest a man on suspicion of fraud. Spain’s National Police announced the arrest on Sunday, 8 November 2026, after the women reported paying him for renovation and installation work in their homes.

Investigators say the man presented himself as able to do the work and asked for money in advance, supposedly for materials and preparation. After receiving the payments, he repeatedly put off starting, giving reasons police say did not justify the delays. Neither woman’s work began. One said he eventually stopped answering her calls and messages and blocked contact.

The complaints came just days apart and described a similar pattern. Investigators linked the man to two suspected fraud offences. Police advise caution before hiring someone to renovate a home, particularly if they ask for a substantial advance without adequate safeguards.

Topics: Police · Arrests · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com