Ground.News 22-Year-Old Arrested in Spain for Luxtrust Fraud and Phishing Scams
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- •A 22-year-old Luxembourg national was arrested for leading Luxtrust fraud scams.
- •The scams involved phishing attacks targeting users of fake MyGuichet and Luxtrust websites.
- •Over 700 complaints were filed, with total losses exceeding €10 million.
A 22-year-old Luxembourg national was arrested in Spain and extradited to Luxembourg on March 27, 2026. He is suspected of orchestrating Luxtrust fraud-type scams and large-scale phishing attacks, particularly targeting users of spoofed MyGuichet and Luxtrust websites. The suspect allegedly coordinated a network involved in these scams and recruited participants for various tasks. Over 700 complaints related to these scams were filed in 2024 and 2025, resulting in losses exceeding €10 million. The investigation is ongoing to identify all involved parties and trace the financial flows from the scams. The public prosecutor's office has emphasized that legitimate institutions never request sensitive information through calls or messages. The suspect is currently in custody pending further legal proceedings.
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