# Guardia Civil cybercrime response in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guardia-civil-cybercrime-response-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-18T05:07:19.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Guardia Civil has noted a significant increase in cybercrime activity within Spain. In the Castilla y León region, authorities reported 6,146 cyber-related offenses between January 1 and August 31, accounting for 25 percent of the total criminal offenses handled by the force during that period.

Brigadier General Miguel Sánchez Guerrero stated that the force must now operate both on the ground and in digital environments to address the expansion of criminal activity into cyberspace. In response to these trends, the Guardia Civil established its first decentralized cybercrime unit, known as a ‘Ciberpuesto’, in Barakaldo, Bizkaia. This unit, initially staffed by 20 agents, is tasked with managing nationwide reports of online crimes such as scams, unauthorized charges, and vehicle thefts.

## Claims

- The Guardia Civil has launched its first Ciberpuesto in Barakaldo, Bizkaia. (single source)
- The Barakaldo Ciberpuesto initially consists of 20 agents. (single source)
- The unit manages reports of online scams, unauthorized charges, and vehicle thefts submitted via electronic headquarters. (single source)
- Housing occupations in Spain decreased by 16.9% in 2025 compared to 2024. (single source)
- There were 7,110 judicial proceedings for illegal property entries in 2025. (single source)
- Real estate scams in Navarra have increased to 47 reports in 2026, a 30% rise compared to the previous year. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Guardia Civil opens first cybercrime unit in Barakaldo

Spain's Guardia Civil has launched a new cybercrime unit in Barakaldo. Meanwhile, national housing occupations are declining, though real estate scams are rising in Navarra due to housing shortages.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-civil-opens-first-cybercrime-unit-in-barakaldo

### 2026-10-12: Guardia Civil reports rise in cybercrime in Castilla y León

The Guardia Civil in Castilla y León reported 6,146 cybercrimes between January and August, accounting for 25 percent of all criminal offenses in the region.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-civil-reports-rise-in-cybercrime-in-castilla-y-len

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