A man in his early thirties has been arrested in Torrevieja following allegations that he secretly filmed women while they showered in a local gym. The Guardia Civil launched an investigation after two women lodged formal complaints—one at the end of May, the other shortly thereafter—expressing serious concerns that their privacy had been violated within the gym’s private facilities.
Upon reviewing internal CCTV footage and obtaining judicial authorisation, officers executed a search warrant and confiscated the man’s mobile phone and a laptop. Early forensic analysis confirmed the existence of unauthorised recordings. The suspect, a Spanish national, was swiftly identified and detained.
He has since been released under precautionary judicial measures, including a restraining order and a ban on accessing gyms or similar public spaces. The case has sent ripples through the local community, prompting calls for enhanced safeguards and stricter supervision within private fitness and wellness centres across the Vega Baja region.
Local authorities and women’s advocacy groups have praised the swift action of the Guardia Civil but have reiterated the urgent need for awareness campaigns on consent and digital privacy. The gym in question has promised to upgrade its internal policies and security protocols to restore trust among its members.
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