The Spanish National Police has launched an investigation into a series of personal data breaches that have exposed sensitive information about prominent politicians, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, as well as various regional leaders. Among the leaked details are Sánchez’s national identity number, birth date, and home address. This incident follows previous breaches that also revealed personal data of several other political figures.

In total, reports indicate that more than nine government ministers, including María Jesús Montero and Félix Bolaños, have had their personal information compromised. Additionally, data relating to both current and former politicians, such as Oriol Junqueras and Ada Colau, have also been leaked. The National Police are exploring the dissemination of this data on the dark web and its circulation through Telegram channels.

This wave of breaches started on the nineteenth of June, when a channel with a substantial following shared personal details of various officials. This prompted the opening of legal investigations by Judge Francisco de Jorge, particularly focusing on the mechanisms used to leak the information. The first breach was linked to an existing hacker, while subsequent leaks have compounded concerns over data security in Spain’s political landscape.

The police are working diligently to uncover the perpetrators behind these incidents, amid growing concerns about the safety and privacy of public figures. As investigations unfold, the focus remains on the broader implications of these leaks for governance and public trust in the political system.