# Rising cybercrime trends in Panama and Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rising-cybercrime-trends-in-panama-and-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-04T01:58:01.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Cybercrime rates have shown an upward trend in Panama and Spain. In Panama, computer fraud reports increased by 338%, with the province of Panama accounting for 57% of national complaints. In Pontevedra, Spain, cybercrimes such as computer scams have overtaken conventional robberies as the most frequent crime, representing 28% of reported offenses in the first half of 2026.

Nationally, Spain reported 8,508 investigated cybercrime cases during the first six months of 2026, a 1% increase over the same period in 2025. Authorities noted that cybercrimes constitute 87% of all recorded digital frauds. Specific trends include investment scams, such as a luxury real estate fraud in Marbella, and romance scams, where criminal networks target individuals through digital profiles, sometimes resulting in losses exceeding 300,000 euros.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Spain reports rise in cybercrime with 8,508 cases investigated

Spain recorded 8,508 cybercrime investigations in the first half of the year, averaging two scams per hour, including high-value real estate and romance fraud.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-reports-rise-in-cybercrime-with-8508-cases-investigated

### 2026-09-19: Cybercrime rates surge in Panama and Pontevedra

Cybercrime is rising globally, with computer fraud surging 338% in Panama and overtaking traditional robberies as the most frequent crime in Pontevedra, Spain.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybercrime-rates-surge-in-panama-and-pontevedra

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