In a case unfolding in Zaragoza, Spain, investigators reported the discovery of explicit material involving minors on a mobile device seized from a young man. The material included teenagers in underwear and other intimate images, among which sexual activities appeared. Authorities described these items as part of a larger collection that suggested ongoing access and distribution via social media platforms. The man, now detained, faces serious charges related to corruption of minors and related offenses connected to his role as a leisure observer and coach with a local futsal team in the Aragon region. The investigation highlights how digital media can extend risks beyond the moment of capture, raising concerns about victim protection and online safety for young people in the community. (Source: Aragon Police Department, Technological Crimes Group)
The inquiry traces back to October of the previous year when a mother reported to the National Police that an Instagram user appeared to express sexual intent toward her twelve-year-old son through the platform. The case quickly focused on the man who is currently in custody, while investigators uncovered a broader pattern indicated by additional victims who have not yet been identified. The evidentiary chain solidified when officers executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home, allowing a thorough review of digital content that confirmed the scope of material stored on the devices. The proceedings are being conducted through Instruction Court No. 8 in Zaragoza. (Source: Aragon Police Department, Technological Crimes Group)
During the initial phases of the operation, detectives informed the minor about the reason for the arrest and proceeded to examine the suspect’s mobile phone under lawful authority. Hidden folders revealed a substantial cache of 212 photos and 52 videos portraying numerous young persons in intimate situations or engaging in sexually explicit activity. Additional similar files were found on a tablet belonging to the suspect. The devices were seized for comprehensive forensic analysis at the police stations involved in the case. (Source: Aragon Police Department, Technological Crimes Group)
Investigators established that the individual had created a dedicated Instagram account in May 2021 and linked it to the profile through a series of IP connection checks. From that point through January of the current year, the suspect allegedly followed the same method to accumulate the files now in the custody of the Technological Crimes Group. Authorities continue to work to identify other minors depicted in the images and videos, underscoring the ongoing nature of the investigation. (Source: Aragon Police Department, Technological Crimes Group)
Reports indicate that the suspect received provisional release after appearing before the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office and was placed under judicial supervision. The case notes that his offending pattern began in May 2021, when he was only 15 years old, and the charges have been categorized within the Child Grooming framework, referring to the cyber sexual harassment of minors. The ongoing investigation includes collaboration among law enforcement teams and social services to safeguard affected youths and to pursue further identification of victims. (Source: Aragon Police Department, Technological Crimes Group)