The investigation, coordinated by Investigating Court Number 1 of Castellón, revealed that one network posted fake ads for sexual services on contact websites. After victims made phone contact, the extortion began.

Members of the network posed as club managers, demanding payments for alleged debts due to wasted time of advertised women or missed appointments. Threats were used, preying on victims' fear and shame of their social circles discovering their attempts to hire sexual services.

According to the National Police, the network obtained over 500,000 euros, with demands of up to 5,000 euros per victim. The investigation began in May 2025 after a complaint, identifying at least 80 similar cases nationwide, with the operational center in Valencia.

The operation also uncovered a connection to a couple based in Fuerteventura, allegedly involved in the sexual exploitation of women. Women were recruited through fake job offers on social media, transported from the Peninsula and other islands, and subjected to control and movement restrictions.

This branch in Fuerteventura provided client data to the extortion organization for 50 euros per contact, information later used for threats. During searches in Valencia and Fuerteventura, marijuana plantations, 11 fighting cocks, two firearms, and 3,600 euros in cash were seized.

The Police suspect the organization used illicit activities like drug trafficking and illegal cockfighting to launder profits from extortion. Those arrested face charges of extortion, money laundering, criminal organization, public health offenses, illegal possession of weapons, and animal abuse. Seven were remanded in custody.