Spanish prosecutors have stopped an investigation into serious accusations against singer Julio Iglesias. The investigation was about sexual abuse and human trafficking. Prosecutors announced the decision on Friday. They said the main reason was that the events did not happen in Spain. Therefore, the two former employees who made the complaint now have difficult legal problems.
The accusations were made by two women. They used to work at Iglesias's properties in the Caribbean. They told Spanish media about bad experiences. One woman, Rebeca, said she felt like an "object" and "a slave." She said she was used almost every night. Her claims included sexual acts without consent.
Prosecutors admitted the claims could be seen as human trafficking and sexual crimes. However, they decided Spanish courts could not handle the case. This was because the alleged events happened outside Spain. Also, the women were not Spanish citizens or residents. The prosecutors said the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas are the correct places for legal action.
The women chose to complain in Spain because of its laws. These laws help victims of violence and trafficking. However, Spain's courts could not use their special powers in this case. This was because the women were not Spanish. The investigation looked at testimony from fifteen former employees. This covered many years, from the late 1990s to 2023.
The women were young and from Latin America. They were in difficult economic situations. This can make people more likely to be exploited. Advocacy groups say these alleged acts are very serious. They include forced servitude. The Spanish case is now closed. The women can still try to take legal action in the Dominican Republic or the Bahamas. However, this will be very hard and expensive for them.