In the investigation commonly referred to as the “Maharana Supai” operation, the Civil Guard detained two 22-year-olds on charges tied to recording and sharing intimate images of their friends without consent. A spokesman for the Benemérita confirmed that both individuals resided in the Seville municipality of Mairena del Aljarafe. The case began last November after a young woman reported that intimate photographs and videos of her, along with other women, were circulating on a channel online.
The two suspects face charges including unlawful surveillance and disclosure of private information, as well as acts affecting moral integrity. The inquiry revealed that all of the victims were acquaintances who knew one another. Investigators uncovered that one of the detainees covertly installed a camera in a bathroom at his residence to record invited friends. They exploited the victims’ trust and familiarity, gaining access to mobile phones and photo albums to upload explicit material to various sexual content websites. The behavior exhibited toward the victims included degradation and coercive treatment.
The Civil Guard reported that the arrestees unlawfully produced and distributed the footage across several online platforms and encrypted messaging applications. The extent of dissemination remained undetermined at the time of reporting, but the material was accompanied by insulting and humiliating comments directed at the victims, with some individuals even subjected to online voting or betting in a degrading climate.
Following the initial arrests, authorities conducted a house search during which multiple computers and mobile devices were seized. A second individual was subsequently arrested based on evidence gathered at the scene. At least five victims have been identified to date. The detainees were brought before authorities, while the victims received protective measures to ensure their safety and well-being.
Sources from the Civil Guard emphasized the seriousness of this abuse, highlighting that the offenses involved breaches of privacy, exploitation of trust, and the dissemination of intimate material without consent. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the full scope of the distribution network and to identify any additional victims or accomplices. The victims have been offered ongoing support and protection to prevent further harm and to address the emotional impact of these incidents.
The investigation underscores the importance of safeguarding personal data and consent, particularly in environments where close social networks can blur boundaries between friendship and exploitation. It also serves as a reminder that the unauthorized recording and distribution of intimate images constitutes a severe violation of privacy and can have lasting consequences for those targeted. The Civil Guard remains committed to pursuing all individuals involved and to improving safeguards that deter similar abuses in the future, with ongoing efforts to educate the public about digital consent and safe online behavior.
In summary, the two teenagers were arrested for recording without the consent of their friends, and the case has drawn attention to the urgent need for vigilance against the invasion of privacy in private spaces and the careless handling of digital content. The authorities will continue to investigate the matter to determine the full extent of the wrongdoing and to ensure that victims receive the protection and justice they deserve, alongside the appropriate legal remedies available under the relevant statutes.