The private detective's expert report

The evolution of the profession of private detective in the past years has been of great importance.

The evolution of the profession of private detective in the past years has been of great importance. Before it was relegated only to investigations concerning family issues and today it is immersed in obtaining information of issues such as money laundering, fraud, urban crime, Social Security fraud, etc.

All this has meant that the requirements to practice as a private detective in Spain are firm. Decades ago, it was enough to have no criminal record and to request an administrative authorization. Currently, it is necessary to be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree and to overcome three years of study at the University.