Overview
- In an Instagram statement, the 82-year-old singer called the accusations "absolutely false" and said he has never abused, coerced or disrespected any woman.
- The Public Prosecutor's Office at Spain's Audiencia Nacional opened preliminary proceedings after Women's Link Worldwide filed a complaint on January 5.
- The complaint alleges human trafficking for forced labour and servitude, sexual abuse and violations of workers' rights, including phone checks, restricted movement and excessive hours.
- The accusers, identified as Rebeca and Laura, say the abuses occurred over roughly 10 months in 2021 at Iglesias' residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, following a three-year investigation by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias.
- Details of the case remain under secrecy rules with no charges announced, and the women are expected to give testimony as the inquiry proceeds.