Spanish prosecutors have opened an inquiry into Julio Iglesias after two former staff members accused the 82‑year‑old singer of sexual assault and abusive working conditions linked to properties in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. The women’s complaints, filed with a court in Spain, describe a pattern of alleged non‑consensual touching, coercive sexual demands and long work shifts with few or no days off. A detailed overview of the case and its current status is available in BBC News’ report on the investigation.
Rights‑group summaries say the women reported 16‑hour days, close monitoring of their movements and phones, and pressure to acquiesce to unwanted physical contact or sexual encounters, framing the situation as both a workplace and sexual‑abuse issue.
Advocates argue that, depending on how investigators assess the facts, the alleged conduct could fall under crimes against sexual freedom as well as human trafficking for forced labour. Prosecutors have confirmed that the complaints are being examined, but no decision has yet been announced on whether to bring formal charges.
Iglesias has not issued a detailed public response to these specific allegations, and no court has ruled on their merits. That leaves the case in an early phase where serious accusations are on the record but the presumption of innocence applies while investigators review the evidence. Coverage so far emphasizes both the gravity of the claims and the need to distinguish between allegations, ongoing inquiries and any future legal findings.