Emotional and psychological abuse are devastating, but when an abuser escalates to financial threats, stolen correspondence, or coercion, they are crossing legal lines. In Spain, these actions are not just abusive—they can be criminal offenses under the Spanish Penal Code, including:
- Theft of correspondence (Delito de descubrimiento y revelación de secretos) – Article 197
If an abuser intercepts or steals your mail, whether physical or digital, they may be committing a crime. - Fraud (Delito de estafa) – Article 248
If they use deceit or manipulation to gain financial control over you, they could be guilty of fraud. - Coercion & economic abuse (Delito de coacciones económicas en el ámbito de la violencia de género) – Article 172.ter
This is often applied in domestic violence cases and covers situations where an abuser restricts access to financial resources or pressures a victim into making financial decisions against their will.
If you suspect financial abuse or theft of correspondence, it is essential to file a denuncia (police report) with the Guardia Civil or Policía Nacional. Bring any evidence—bank records, messages, proof of stolen post—to support your case.
Justice isn’t just about emotional closure—it’s about ensuring that abusers are held accountable. If they are threatening you financially or tampering with your personal documents, they are breaking the law.
