# Spain arrests suspected member of pro-Russian hacktivist groups

_Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT · Security · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Spain's National Police have arrested a man suspected of being an active member of the CyberArmy of Russia Reborn (CARR) and Z-Pentest, both pro-Russian hacktivist groups, according to a report published July 7, 2026 by BleepingComputer.

The arrested individual lived in Palencia and provided logistical and operational support to a Ukrainian hacker who operated for CARR, the Spanish police announcement stated.

The man remains under investigation. No specific charges have been formally filed. The police announcement mentions suspicion of membership in and collaboration with a terrorist organization, glorification of terrorism, and computer damage.

The report is attributed to BleepingComputer.

## Sources

- [BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-suspected-member-of-pro-russian-hacktivist-groups/)
- [cybersecurity-help.cz](https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/)

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