Padre acomodado en Marruecos y Argelia, hijo tutelado en España: la estafa de los 'menas-Erasmus' se extiende y preocupa a las autoridades

El Mundo Economic ImpactNews ReportES 8 min read 100% complete by Martín MuchaApril 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM

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Una trama de fraude, denominada "menas-Erasmus", preocupa a las autoridades españolas. El fraude consiste en que menores inmigrantes, provenientes de familias acomodadas en países como Marruecos y Argelia, se hacen pasar por menores no acompañados (MENA) para ser tutelados por los servicios sociales en España. Estos jóvenes, a menudo equipados con teléfonos y ropa de marca, son dejados en comisarías o centros de menores. Las investigaciones, iniciadas en el País Vasco y extendidas a otras comunidades como Madrid, han revelado varios casos confirmados y otros bajo investigación. Operativos policiales, como la Operación Zaugarria, buscan desmantelar esta red que utiliza el sistema de protección de menores como vía de entrada ilegal al país. Se han detectado casos de padres que dejan a sus hijos y menores que exigen mejores centros, evidenciando la complicidad familiar en el engaño.

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Key Claims (5)

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A Moroccan university professor was discovered after leaving his children to be cared for in the Basque Country.

factual — null90% confidence

Some immigrant children arrive at social services with high-end phones and brand-name clothing.

factual — null80% confidence

The 'menas-Erasmus' are not truly abandoned and pretend to be, often from wealthy families.

factual — null70% confidence

Two cases have been discovered of minors brought to Spain by their families and left in centers in Madrid.

factual — anonymous source70% confidence

There are seven confirmed cases in Madrid of 'false Erasmus' minors.

factual — null60% confidence
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Keywords

menas-erasmus 100% menor extranjero no acompaado 80% estafa 70% familias acomodadas 60% proteccin de menores 50% servicios sociales 50% operativos policiales 40% inmigracin ilegal 40%

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El Mundo
Article Type
News Report
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Spain

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