Ayuntamiento de Beniel

Ayuntamiento de Beniel was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to THEGENTLEMEN in January 2026. The organization, operating in the Government sector in Spain, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

THEGENTLEMEN operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

beniel.es Ayuntamiento de Beniel is the local government authority of the town of Beniel, located in the Region of Murcia, Spain.It is responsible for the administration and governance of the municipality. The organization provides public and administrative services to local residents. Its duties include population registration and issuing official certificates and documents. It manages the municipal budget, local taxes, and public spending. The municipality oversees urban planning, infrastructure, and public maintenance. It coordinates social services, cultural initiatives, and sports programs. The local government organizes and supports community events and public celebrations. It publishes official announcements, regulations, and municipal news.