Man arrested in Zaragoza for installing tracking device in ex-wife's vehicle
The National Police have arrested a man in Zaragoza after discovering he had placed a GPS tracker in his former partner's car to monitor all her movements.
Man arrested in Zaragoza for installing tracking device in ex-wife's vehicle
Officers from the National Police have arrested a man in the Aragonese capital accused of placing a concealed geolocation device in his ex-partner's car. The arrest followed an investigation that found the man had been using the device to monitor each of the journeys made by the victim.
The tracking system was discovered during an inspection of the vehicle, which led the woman to file a complaint with the authorities. Investigators determined that the suspect had installed the tracker without the knowledge or authorisation of the affected party, thereby violating her right to privacy and personal data protection.
This type of conduct fits within the patterns of control and surveillance that characterise harassment of ex-partners. The use of technology to spy on a person's movements constitutes an offence under Spanish law, which punishes unlawful interference in the private life of citizens.
The detainee was placed at the disposal of the courts, which must assess the seriousness of the facts and determine the corresponding criminal liability. The victim had protective measures in place to guarantee her safety against possible reprisals.
Source: El Periódico de Aragón
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