Julio Iglesias is accused of sexually assaulting and slapping two women who worked for him as live-in staff at his Caribbean mansions

Veteran Spanish singer Julio Iglesias is accused of sexually assaulting and slapping two of his former employees at their Caribbean mansion.

This comes after Spanish prosecutors confirmed they were investigating a formal complaint against the singer.

The women claimed they were targeted while working as live-in employees of the award-winning artist, who is also the father of singer Enrique Iglesias.

In a lengthy report published by Spanish news outlet elDiario on Tuesday, the duo The women shared the events under the pseudonyms Laura and Rebeca.

They allege that the sexual abuse occurred in 2021, when Iglesias was 77, at his mansions in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana and Lyford Cay in the Bahamas.

The youngest of the two women who accused him was 22 at the time.

A prosecution spokesperson from Spain’s National Court said: ‘Given the news published today regarding Julio Iglesias and the attention shown by the media, I would like to inform you that a complaint was lodged with the Audiencia Nacional Prosecutor’s Office on 5 January 2026.

‘As you know, confidential pre-criminal investigation procedures have been initiated.

‘Given the nature of the allegations and reiterating the confidential (confidential) nature of the Public Prosecution Service’s investigation and in the interest of protecting the alleged victims, it is inappropriate to provide further information.’

Julio Iglesias is the father of famous singer Enrique Iglesias

The women told elDiario that they were asked for photos of their faces and full bodies by the recruiter, and were subjected to candid questions from Iglesias shortly after they arrived at the mansion.

He allegedly asked them, ‘Do you like women?’, ‘Do you like threesomes?’ he asked. and ‘Have you had breast surgery?’ before touching them inappropriately.

Rebeca, who works as a cleaner, also pointed to her former superiors and said that shortly after she was hired, she was told that she could not have a boyfriend while working for the singer.

He also said he was told to give his phone if he wanted so his boss could check his WhatsApp conversations.

The detailed allegations she made against Iglesias to ElDiario included forceful penetrations that she said caused her “a lot of pain,” physical assaults, and threesomes involving female supervisors after being gorged on wine and tequila.

‘He would also slap me in the face very hard, with terrible force,’ he said, and claimed that Iglesias also slapped the maid.

Rebeca also said she had to give Iglesias hours of pleasure to alleviate back problems she suffered after a car accident decades ago.

The former cleaner said she felt like she couldn’t escape during moments of harassment.

After leaving her job, Rebeca was diagnosed with a persistent form of depression called dysthymia by a neuropsychologist with whom she was receiving therapy.

Laura told elDiario that she started working for the singer after a man with a heavy Spanish accent called her and said: ‘This is Julio Iglesias speaking, are you ready for me to change your life?’

The woman, who at first claimed she was ‘agreeable’ but then began to humiliate her, said Iglesias ordered her to show him her breasts about two weeks after starting the job after asking if they were natural or ‘surgically enhanced’.

She also said he forcibly kissed her on the mouth.

Former physiotherapist says Iglesias used his power ‘through fear’

Rebeca also said that she was created to give Iglesias hours of pleasure to ease his pain.

Laura described a constantly tense atmosphere at home, claiming the singer was ‘very controlling’ and used power ‘through fear’.

He added: ‘He threatens to fire you and constantly reminds you that working for him was the best thing that ever happened to you. ‘It always reminds you what the rules are, what you can and can’t do.’

The former physical therapist said he was not given a contract during his time working at Iglesias and that employees often worked 10-16 hours a day.

He said: ‘I thought: How is it possible that I live in this paradise and all I want is to be locked in this room?’

In its lengthy report published today, the online news outlet added: ‘The two women who reported the sexual assault were interviewed repeatedly over more than a year and their statements remained consistent throughout. ‘His statements are supported by extensive documentary evidence such as photographs, call logs, WhatsApp messages, visas, medical reports and other documents.’

He added: ‘elDiario.es and Univision journalists repeatedly tried to contact Julio Iglesias and his lawyer through various channels, but did not receive answers to questions sent by email, telephone messages and letters sent to their homes.’

elDiario also spoke with a woman she identified as Rebeca’s former supervisor, who called the allegations “lies” and described Iglesias as “humble, generous, a true gentleman and very respectful of women.”

Madrid Community president Isabel Diaz Ayuso took to X on Tuesday morning to defend the singer, writing: ‘The raped and assaulted women are in Iran with the complicit silence of the far left.’

‘Madrid Community will never contribute to the discrediting of artists, even the most universal singer Julio Iglesias.’

The Daily Mail has contacted Julio Iglesias’ representatives for comment.