One of Spain's most celebrated cultural figures is now bracing for a legal fight after serious allegations made by two former employees sent shockwaves through the country's media and political landscape.
Veteran singer Julio Iglesias is reportedly preparing his defence following claims of sexual abuse and human trafficking that emerged this week.
The allegations, first revealed by Spanish outlet elDiario.es and US broadcaster Univision, involve a domestic worker and a physiotherapist who were employed at properties linked to Iglesias in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas in 2021. According to advocacy organisations Women's Link Worldwide and Amnesty International, a complaint submitted to Spanish prosecutors on January 5 details alleged conduct that could amount to human trafficking for forced labour and crimes against sexual freedom, as per The Guardian .
