A young hacker accused of orchestrating multiple cyberattacks from Girona has been apprehended in Roses, following a collaborative operation between the Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan police) and the National Police.
Authorities believe the suspect was responsible for a sequence of sophisticated intrusions that compromised significant volumes of sensitive information belonging to Spanish banks, a well-known driving school, and a prominent public university, among other entities.
Police sources have revealed that the operation, which unfolded earlier this week, led to the discovery of the hacker’s residence—a modest home believed to have served as the nerve center for his illicit activities.
The suspect, understood to be a young man currently studying computer science, allegedly boasted online about holding vast databases containing both employee and customer information, as well as confidential internal company documents.
According to the investigation, much of the stolen data was monetized by selling it on clandestine websites.
In some cases, the hacker published some of the stolen information for free in notorious forums on the dark web, increasing the exposure and risk for the compromised organizations and their clients.
In addition to customer and employee records, the data is believed to have included financial details and identification documents.
During the search of the suspect’s home, authorities seized a laptop, more than a dozen mobile phones, numerous external hard drives, upwards of thirty SIM cards, and multiple bank cards registered to various citizens’ names.
Police are currently analyzing these devices in search of additional evidence and to clarify the scope and impact of the attacks.
The hacker has been charged with the crime of discovery and disclosure of secrets—a serious offense under Spanish law that can lead to significant prison sentences depending on the severity and consequences of the leaks.
He now awaits arraignment at the Figueres (Girona) Duty Court, where further legal proceedings will determine the next steps in his prosecution.
Investigators stress that their work is not yet over.
The current focus is on identifying additional potential victims and determining whether the arrested individual operated alone or as part of a broader criminal network.
Authorities have called for affected organizations and individuals to remain vigilant and to report any unauthorized access or suspicious activities.
This case reinforces growing concerns about the rise in cyberattacks targeting critical sectors across Spain and highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat cybercrime in the region.
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