If you have evidence, such as letters or phone records, that indicate someone is involved in underage child exploitation, you should report it immediately to the appropriate authorities rather than handling it yourself. In Spain, this falls under Article 189 of the Spanish Penal Code, which criminalizes possession, production, and distribution of child pornography.
Steps to take:
- Preserve the evidence securely
- Do not alter or delete anything.
- Keep it offline if possible to prevent accidental distribution.
- Report to Spanish authorities:
- Policía Nacional: https://www.policia.es/
- Guardia Civil – Unidad de Delitos Telemáticos: https://www.guardiacivil.es/
- You can submit evidence anonymously if needed.
- Do not investigate on your own
- Avoid confronting the individual.
- Do not share the evidence publicly, as this can be illegal and compromise investigations.
- Provide full context
- Include any dates, phone numbers, and correspondence when submitting the report.
- Explain clearly how the evidence matches (letters, calls, messages).
- Optional: Contact international child protection organizations:
- INHOPE (hotline network for reporting child sexual abuse images): https://www.inhope.org/
- INTERPOL: https://www.interpol.int/en/Crimes/Crimes-against-children
⚠️ Important: Handling, sharing, or possessing child pornography is a serious criminal offense. The safest course is to pass all evidence to the competent authorities immediately.
