Julio Iglesias is facing accusations of sexually abusing two women.
Spanish musician Julio Iglesias has been accused of sexually abusing two women. One claims that she had been pressured into having sex with Iglesias, 82. She described acts of physical and verbal abuse and slapping. Another claimed that she had been subjected to insults and humiliation as well as inappropriate touching.
The allegations are being investigated by Spain’s judiciary. The Aduiencia Nacional – a high court in Spain – said: “Preliminary criminal investigation proceedings have been initiated, which, as you know, are confidential.”
One alleged victim, using the pseudonym Rebeca to protect her identity said: “I felt like an object, like a slave.” A second woman, Laura, which is not her real name, claimed that the musician kissed her mouth and touched her breasts without consent.
Speaking to eldiario.es, she said: “We were on the beach and he came up to me and touched my nipples.” She went on to claim that a similar incident took place at the pool of his villa in Punta Cana.
While Mr Inglesias is yet to comment on the allegations, the Spanish media have reported that a woman identified as a manager of one of his homes said the allegations were “nonsense”.
She told the publication that she only had “gratitude, admiration, and respect for the great artist and human being that he is,” adding that he was a “humble, generous, great gentleman and very respectful to all women.”
Spanish prosecutors have since confirmed they are investigating a formal complaint made against the musician. In a statement, the Aduiencia Nacional said: “In view of the news reports published today concerning Julio Iglesias and given the interest shown by the media, I would like to inform you that a complaint was filed with the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Audiencia Nacional on 5 January 2026.
“Preliminary criminal investigation proceedings have been initiated, which, as you know, are confidential. Given the nature of the allegations and reiterating the confidential (secret) nature of the Public Prosecutor’s investigation, and in the interests of protecting the alleged victims, it is not appropriate to provide further information.”
Mr Iglesias found fame in the UK when his track Begin the Beguine, topped the charts in 1981. Across the globe, he’s sold over 300 million records.
edlDiario.es claims to have repeatedly attempted to contact Mr Iglesias for comment. The Mirror has approached his spokesperson.
If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
Source: Mirror
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