Overview
- Spain's High Court prosecutor has opened confidential preliminary proceedings to examine the complaint involving alleged crimes committed in 2021 at residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
- The two accusers, identified as Rebeca and Laura, are former live-in employees who allege sexual abuse, human trafficking for forced labour and servitude, and violations of workers' rights.
- Iglesias, 82, posted a signed Instagram statement denying he abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman and called the accusations completely false.
- Women's Link Worldwide represents the complainants, and Amnesty International Spain has voiced support for an investigation.
- The Audiencia Nacional can pursue alleged crimes by Spanish citizens abroad, and the case remains under secrecy rules with further testimony and document review expected.