Jesús Lupiáñez, mayor of Vélez-Málaga, has reported the creation of a fake profile on Facebook that uses his image without authorization. The mayor has announced that he will file a complaint with the Police to investigate the matter.
The mayor of Vélez-Málaga, Jesús Lupiáñez, has alerted residents about the existence of a fake profile on Facebook that impersonates his identity. The mayor has announced that he will go to the Police to file a complaint and clarify who is behind this account.
Lupiáñez has used his official social media profiles to inform the public about the situation. In a public message, he urged residents not to interact with profiles that are not official to avoid potential scams or fraud.
The mayor has confirmed that the complaint will be filed in the coming days with the Security Forces and Corps. The aim is to determine the origin of the impersonation and to clarify any potential legal responsibilities arising from these events.
In his statement, Lupiáñez emphasized the seriousness of identity theft on social media. He reminded that such practices can have legal consequences when used to deceive others or cause harm.
This case occurs in a context where, locally, anonymous profiles and fake accounts on social media have proliferated. In various public debate spaces, the unproven hypothesis has been raised that some of these accounts could be linked to political confrontation strategies driven by individuals close to opposition parties. So far, there is no public record of investigations, evidence, or resolutions supporting this possibility, so any connection to the case reported by the mayor is, for now, merely speculative.
Lupiáñez's complaint adds to other similar cases that have occurred in the province of Málaga in recent months. Various public officials and well-known figures have reported the creation of fake profiles that use their name and image without consent.
The Vélez-Málaga City Council has reiterated the importance of citizens always verifying the authenticity of profiles before interacting. They recommend checking the official accounts of the City Council and the mayor, which have the corresponding verification badge.
The National Police has the authority to investigate cybercrimes, such as identity theft on social media. Penalties for such crimes can include fines and even imprisonment, depending on the severity of the events and whether any harm has been caused.
Lupiáñez has thanked the public for their cooperation and has asked that any suspicion of a fake profile be reported to the authorities. The mayor hopes that the investigation will identify those responsible and put an end to this practice.
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