Spanish Authorities Arrest Mastermind Behind €260 Million Investment Scam
Spanish authorities have apprehended Romillo, the alleged orchestrator of Madeira Invest Club, a pyramid-style investment scheme that defrauded over 3,000 investors across Europe and Latin America. The operation promised annual returns of 20% through purported investment contracts, but investigations revealed a fraudulent structure designed solely to siphon savings.
The scheme positioned itself as an exclusive community offering access to high-value assets like real estate. Victims were lured with false assurances of reliability, only to discover the entire operation was a facade. Authorities estimate losses exceeding $300 million, marking one of the most significant investment frauds in recent European history.