At a Glance
- Two former employees claim Julio Iglesias sexually and physically assaulted them during a 10-month period in 2021
- The women filed a formal complaint on January 5, 2025, prompting Spanish prosecutors to open a review
- Both accusers released public statements under pseudonyms, supported by the NGO Women’s Link Worldwide
Why it matters: The allegations against one of Latin music’s biggest stars could reshape how workplace abuse claims are handled for high-profile figures.
Two women who once worked inside Julio Iglesias’ Caribbean homes have come forward with graphic accusations of sexual assault, workplace harassment, and physical abuse, according to a three-year investigation released January 13.
The joint probe by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias details claims that stretch across the singer’s residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Spanish authorities confirmed they are now examining the complaint filed days earlier, though Iglesias has not publicly responded and his listed entertainment lawyer, Russell L. King, did not return a request for comment from News Of Losangeles.
The Accusations
The women, identified only as Rebeca and Laura, allege the Grammy winner assaulted them repeatedly during their employment between late 2020 and mid-2021. Their statements, released through Women’s Link Worldwide, describe a pattern of escalating abuse that began with verbal harassment and progressed to physical and sexual violence.
Rebeca wrote she is pursuing justice on three fronts:
- For herself, to overcome the trauma of the process
- For current household staff, urging them to speak out
- For the Dominican Republic, to prevent future abuses
Laura framed her decision as a warning: “My goal is to ensure that no woman ever suffers this kind of abuse from him again.”
Official Response
Spain’s government reacted swiftly. Government spokeswoman Elma Saiz called the allegations “demanding respect,” reiterating the administration’s “firm and complete commitment to take on any act of violence, harassment or aggression against women.”
Equality Minister Ana Redondo acknowledged Iglesias’ musical legacy-two Grammys, Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, more than 300 million records sold-while adding, “people can have a dark side.” She stressed that the singer retains the presumption of innocence but stated she believes the women’s accounts.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jan. 5, 2025 | Formal complaint filed with Spanish prosecutors |
| Jan. 13, 2025 | Investigation published by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias |
| Jan. 13, 2025 | Women’s Link Worldwide releases client statements |
| Jan. 14, 2025 | Spanish prosecutors confirm review of allegations |
Investigation Scope
Reporters spent three years corroborating employment records, travel logs, and witness interviews across two countries. The outlets say they verified the women’s work visas, pay stubs, and text exchanges that place them inside Iglesias’ properties during the alleged timeframe.
Neither News Of Losangeles nor the investigating outlets have independently verified every claim, and no criminal charges have been filed. The case now sits with Spain’s national prosecutors, who must decide whether to open a formal inquiry or refer the matter to courts in the Dominican Republic, where several alleged incidents occurred.
Key Takeaways
- Two former household employees publicly accuse Julio Iglesias of sexual and physical assault
- A formal complaint filed January 5 triggered review by Spanish authorities
- The women seek broader cultural change, not just individual accountability
- Iglesias, father to pop star Enrique Iglesias, has yet to respond publicly
