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Spanish Police Dismantle Network Exploiting Intimate Images of Over 100 Women

Eleven arrests made and 26 victims identified in a coordinated investigation targeting sextortion and illicit content distribution.

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Overview

  • The Policía Nacional arrested 11 individuals and placed 3 others under investigation across six Spanish cities, including Santiago de Compostela and Valencia.
  • The network's alleged leader accessed victims' private profiles without authorization to obtain sensitive images, later distributing them via paid messaging channels.
  • A raid at the leader's residence uncovered one computer and three mobile devices containing nearly 120,000 files in 568 folders.
  • The operation also exposed a network of collaborators and financial mules who laundered proceeds from the illicit activities.
  • The investigation began with an email tip-off and has so far identified 26 victims, with efforts ongoing to uncover additional perpetrators and victims.