Catamarca authorities investigate grooming case and digital insecurity

Authorities in Catamarca are investigating a case of alleged grooming following a police operation in the western sector of the capital. During the intervention, the provincial Police Cybercrime Division seized a mobile device and a laptop, which have been placed under judicial custody for forensic analysis.

A man has been formally charged in connection with the investigation. The case has highlighted concerns regarding digital insecurity and the vulnerability of minors to online harassment. Child rights organizations have criticized the lack of preventive policies and the scarcity of resources to mitigate cybercrime in the province. Families have also called for more sustained educational campaigns in schools to prevent such incidents.