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Basque Police Confirm 17 Complaints Over Bernedo Camp as Probe Widens

Officials say the case has entered formal judicial handling with protected testimony scheduled for minors.

Overview

  • The Ertzaintza has logged 17 formal complaints tied to the Bernedo summer camp, according to Security Minister Bingen Zupiria.
  • Authorities report that most allegations involve exhibitionism and coercion, with some complaints potentially constituting sexual assault.
  • An additional three or four families have visited police stations to seek information without filing reports.
  • A Vitoria-Gasteiz court has summoned three minors to give statements under special protections and with child-abuse specialists present.
  • Investigators are gathering accounts from children, camp monitors and organizers, as officials urge caution and note that fear of court procedures may deter some families from reporting.