In 1989 I founded VDA – VILLENA DETECTIVES ASOCIADOS, a private investigation agency based in Barcelona, Spain. I am a licensed private investigator (TIP 581), hold a degree in Criminology, a Master’s degree in Criminalistics and Forensic Sciences, and a postgraduate degree in Compliance, with over 35 years of experience in private investigation. I have served governing board of the Official Association of Private Detectives of Catalonia (CODPCAT—member Nº 186).