If you have been the victim of an online scam, a cryptocurrency fraud, illegal access to your accounts or the sharing of intimate images —or if you are being investigated for a cybercrime— at Perseus & RC Abogados, in A Coruña, we combine criminal defence with a solid technical command of electronic evidence, which is what makes the difference in matters of this kind.
How we help you
- Online scams and fraud: buying and selling on marketplaces and e-commerce sites, card fraud, romance scams, phishing, vishing and smishing, and cryptocurrency fraud.
- Access to and attacks on systems: illegal access to accounts and devices, malware and ransomware, computer sabotage and the interception of communications.
- Crimes against privacy and honour: sharing intimate images without consent, cyberstalking and harassment, identity theft, and insults and defamation on social media.
- Electronic evidence: gathering, challenging and expert examination of digital evidence, whether to support a prosecution or to defend against one.
Our speciality: electronic evidence
Unlike a general practice, we command the technical side of cybercrime: how digital evidence is obtained and challenged, the geolocation of handsets, access to devices and the validity of the data supplied by operators and platforms. That is a decisive advantage, because in these cases the case is won or lost on the evidence. You can read our analysis on the blog, for example on the positioning of mobile handsets or on why biometric fingerprints are not passwords.
Whether you are the victim or the person under investigation
- If you are the victim, we prepare the complaint with careful attention to the validity of the evidence, we act as private prosecutor to seek a conviction and compensation, and we request the measures that are needed (freezing of funds, removal of content, identification of the person responsible).
- If you are under investigation or have been arrested, we take up your defence from the very first moment, with urgent assistance for the detained person and a strategy in place before any statement is given.
How we work
- Analysis of the case and the evidence: we go through the digital trail, the storage media and the chain of custody so we know what we are working with.
- Strategy: we define the route —complaint and prosecution, or defence— and the steps to request.
- Expert reports when needed: we work with IT experts for the forensic analysis and for explaining it before the court.
- Representation at every stage of the proceedings and in any appeals that may follow.
Act quickly
In these cases speed shapes the outcome: the sooner we step in, the better our chances of reaching a good result. Before you take any other step —and before you pay or reply to anyone— call us and we will study your case.
We handle cybercrime in A Coruña and throughout Galicia, with online consultations for the rest of Spain. Tell us about your case with no obligation and we will let you know how we can help. See also our services in criminal law and debt recovery.
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Frequently asked questions
I have just become the victim of a computer crime. What should I do?
Do not delete or change anything: the messages, emails, screenshots, bank transactions and devices are all evidence. Keep everything exactly as it is, note down dates and URLs, and do not reply to or pay the scammer. Save screenshots with the date visible along with the other party's details (username, account, wallet, phone number). With that material we help you prepare the complaint so the evidence holds up from the very first moment.
I was scammed with cryptocurrencies. Can I get my money back?
In quite a few cases yes, above all when you act quickly. Not every scam is the same, and the outcome depends on several factors that we weigh up when we study your particular case. The key thing is not to lose time: the sooner we act, the more options there are. Tell us what happened and we will give you an honest read on how much room there really is in your situation.
What evidence is valid in a computer crime?
Server records and logs, screenshots with a time stamp or certified before a notary, forensic analysis of devices, expert IT reports, traffic and location data supplied by the operators under a court order, and the data held by platforms and companies. What matters is the chain of custody: how the evidence is obtained and preserved determines whether it can be admitted.
Is it a crime to share intimate images or videos without consent?
Yes. Sharing intimate images or recordings that were obtained with consent but then passed on without it is a crime against privacy (article 197.7 of the Criminal Code), carrying prison sentences and fines that increase when the victim is a partner or former partner, a minor or a person with a disability. If you are the victim, we act urgently to have the content taken down and to bring the prosecution.
How long does a computer-crime case take?
It varies a great deal depending on the technical complexity, the number of people under investigation and whether help is needed from platforms or from other countries. As a rough guide, these cases usually run between several months and two years. At each stage we explain where the proceedings stand and what timeframes you can expect.
Do you offer urgent assistance if I have been arrested or summoned?
Yes. In an arrest or a summons as a person under investigation, the first few hours are decisive: do not make any statement without a lawyer. We offer urgent assistance so we can meet with you, review what has been done so far and set the strategy before any statement is given.