Alicante Couple Arrested for Living with Corpse to Collect Pension

Alicante Couple Arrested for Living with Corpse for Pension A shocking incident unfolded in Alicante, Spain, where a couple was arrested for allegedly living with the deceased body of a 74-year-old retired National Police officer for two months to fraudulently collect his pension. The daughters of the deceased contacted authorities after repeated attempts to contact their father proved unsuccessful. Upon investigation, police discovered the body hidden in the couple's home. The couple, a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, are now facing charges of concealing a corpse and misappropriation of funds. A reporter from À Punt NTC stated, "They are accused of two crimes: one against moral integrity for hiding the body and another for misappropriation for collecting the pension." The investigation is ongoing, and forensic reports are expected to determine the exact cause of death. This case highlights the lengths some individuals will go to for financial gain, underscoring the importance of regular contact with elderly relatives.