Esteban Aguilar, the lead prosecutor of the Cybercrime Unit, shed light on the methods employed by cybercriminals to carry out identity theft. He explained that these crimes often target individuals, corporations, and even trademarks, using social networks, websites, or other digital platforms as their primary vehicles. Aguilar highlighted the severity of this issue, noting that identity theft has become the second most rapidly increasing form of cybercrime in the country, trailing only behind cyber fraud in its expansion.
The prosecutor emphasized the gravity of the situation by discussing the legal repercussions associated with identity theft. According to Aguilar, the Cybercrime Unit frequently receives reports of false profiles on social networks, which can lead to serious legal consequences, including imprisonment for up to three years. He stressed the importance of educating young people, who are the most active users of social media, on the legal and ethical responsibilities they must uphold online. Aguilar warned that any involvement in such illicit activities could result in severe penalties.
Statistical data from the Public Prosecutor’s Office further underscore the growing concern. Since 2019, the number of ident
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