🚨 Oscar Sanchez, a top cop in Spain, has been arrested for fraud. He was previously the head of the fraud and anti-money laundering division.
💰 A staggering $21 million was found hidden in his house, concealed within the walls and ceilings. This included $8 million in a single room and $1 million in his office.
🔍 The cash was discovered during a raid linked to a major cocaine bust, where over 13 tons of cocaine were seized, marking Spain's largest drug seizure to date.
👮♂️ Sanchez and his wife, also a police officer, are facing charges of drug trafficking, money laundering, corruption, and membership in a criminal organization.
💼 It is alleged that Sanchez had been collaborating with drug traffickers for about 5 years, providing them with information and assistance.
🚗 He reportedly laundered the drug proceeds through cryptocurrency and acquired luxury vehicles, despite maintaining a low-profile lifestyle.
🏠 This case draws comparisons to infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar, who hid $18 million in his mansion walls.
🔑 There are other notable instances of hidden cash, such as a municipal engineer in India who had $31 million concealed in his home, and builders in the U.S. who found $500,000 during renovations.
💸 In Spain, a man found $60,000 hidden in a wall, but it was in an outdated currency, rendering it worthless.