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Spain’s Most Wanted Female Con Artist Arrested in France and Heard in Orléans Court

Orléans Courtroom Session Secures Return of Fugitive Ana Maria Vicente Oset, dubbed "Anita la fantástica" by Spanish media and labeled Spain's biggest female fraudster by El País, consented to her extradition during an August 6, 2026 court appearance…

Orléans Courtroom Session Secures Return of Fugitive

Ana Maria Vicente Oset, dubbed “Anita la fantástica” by Spanish media and labeled Spain’s biggest female fraudster by El País, consented to her extradition during an August 6, 2026 court appearance at the judicial tribunal in Orléans, France.

Local reporting by La République du Centre placed Oset inside courtroom number one—a space frequently utilized for assize trials—marking a definitive turning point exactly six months after she fled Spain in February 2026.

Executing the European Arrest Warrant

Notoriety and Extensive Media Coverage

Oset’s case gained widespread notoriety across Europe, prompting extensive coverage by major publications including El País, which highlighted the scale of her alleged financial crimes. Spanish investigators had sought her whereabouts since she went underground in February 2026.

Imminent Handover to Spanish Prosecutors

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