In Palma de Mallorca, a 49-year-old man was arrested by the National Police after a troubling pattern of online harassment directed at a woman he had not previously met. The victim endured insults, threats, and near-daily confrontations that began to disrupt her daily life, forcing her to alter routines and minimize exposure to the harasser near her home and workplace.
According to police reports, there was no prior relationship between the detainee and the victim. The confrontation began while both participated in an online game that involved territorial control across the city, including symbolic sites in the historic center. Although they were on opposing teams, the game’s geolocation feature allowed the detainee to encounter the victim repeatedly during matches held last March.
As the competition continued, the man escalated his behavior at almost every encounter. He directed insults and aggressive language toward the woman on a near-daily basis, and he appeared to know her routines and whereabouts with alarming precision, appearing near her residence at stages that aligned with her daily schedule.
The victim warned that she would report the harassment if it continued. In response, the detainee issued threats, intensifying the sense of danger she felt. The situation caused significant distress, compelling her to adjust her daily life in an effort to avoid further contact or risk.
By late August, the woman formally reported the situation to the National Police. Investigators from the Central County Police Station’s Investigation Group conducted a series of operational steps that led to the identification and arrest of the 49-year-old suspect, who faced charges of coercion and threats. The case illustrates the impact of online interactions that spill into real-world intimidation, underscoring the importance of timely reporting and decisive law enforcement action. [Policia Nacional, Palma de Mallorca]