Attack on Private.inc Owner in Barcelona

In Spain, the owner of the media buying company Private.inc was attacked on January 22 after the third day of the iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026 conference.

Incident After the iGB Affiliate Conference

According to the victim, the attack took place at a traffic light in Barcelona.

Unidentified Moroccan nationals punctured a car tire with an awl and waited until he and his companions got out of the vehicle.

How the Attack Unfolded

After they exited the car, the attackers struck from behind, relying on the element of surprise.

The attack was carried out while the car was stopped at a traffic light.

Resistance and Detention

Response from the Victims

The victim and his companions fought back against the attackers.

As a result of the confrontation, the attackers failed to carry out the robbery.

Handover to Police

One of the attackers was detained and handed over to the local police.

The incident occurred immediately after the business program of the conference had ended.