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Guardia Civil opens first cybercrime unit in Barakaldo
The Guardia Civil has established its first Ciberpuesto in Barakaldo, Bizkaia. This decentralized unit, initially staffed by 20 agents, is designed to manage nationwide reports of online crimes, including scams, unauthorized charges, and vehicle thefts submitted through the body’s electronic headquarters.
In broader crime trends within Spain, the Fiscalía General del Estado reported a 16.9% decrease in judicial proceedings related to illegal housing occupations in 2025, totaling 7,110 cases. Most of these incidents involve the usurpation of vacant properties rather than residential burglaries.
Conversely, real estate scams are rising in Navarra. The Guardia Civil has recorded 47 reports of such fraud in 2026 so far, representing a 30% increase over the previous year. Officials attribute this surge to high demand and low housing supply, with criminals using fake advertisements on social media and rental platforms to target victims.
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Barakaldo · Fiscalía General del Estado · Guardia Civil · Mercedes González · Navarra
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real estate scams in Navarra have increased to 47 reports in 2026, a 30% rise compared to the previous year. www.noticiasdenavarra.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The unit manages reports of online scams, unauthorized charges, and vehicle thefts submitted via electronic headquarters. bilbaohiria.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Barakaldo Ciberpuesto initially consists of 20 agents. bilbaohiria.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Guardia Civil has launched its first Ciberpuesto in Barakaldo, Bizkaia. bilbaohiria.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There were 7,110 judicial proceedings for illegal property entries in 2025. www.laopinioncoruna.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Housing occupations in Spain decreased by 16.9% in 2025 compared to 2024. www.laopinioncoruna.es