Multiple Videos Recorded: Tourists Accused in Alleged Magaluf Hotel Assault Case (Watch)
A group of tourists accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old British girl at a hotel in Magaluf reportedly recorded more than 20 videos of the alleged incident. Police have confirmed discovering the footage on the suspects’ mobile phones, which has been handed over to an investigating judge and is expected to be crucial evidence in the case.
A reputable newspaper in Majorca, Ultima Hora, revealed that the number of videos exceeds 20. The investigators are also attempting to identify additional witnesses who were present during the incident and did not intervene to stop it.
The Civil Guard has not provided an official statement regarding the recent developments, and attempts to contact them for comment have been unsuccessful.
In the meantime, the young victim is said to have returned to the UK accompanied by a female friend, after receiving assistance from consular officials. The suspects, consisting of five French holidaymakers and a Swiss national, claim that the encounter was consensual. They have been remanded in custody following a closed-door court appearance.
The unnamed British teenager, who was on vacation with a female companion, has reportedly provided a statement to the police and the investigating judge. The hotel where the alleged incident occurred has expressed its cooperation with the investigation and its support for the victim.
The hotel’s spokesperson emphasized their firm condemnation of any form of sexual assault and affirmed their commitment to upholding human dignity and safety. The hotel declined further comments at this time.
Earlier, a security guard came to the aid of the distraught 18-year-old victim after finding her in tears in the lobby following the alleged incident. The police were alerted, and the suspects were arrested shortly afterward. The alleged victim met the suspects at a party prior to the incident.
A representative from the Civil Guard confirmed the ongoing investigation into the alleged gang-rape, stating that the arrests were made based on credible evidence. The suspects, all in their twenties, include five French nationals and one Swiss national.
Insiders have revealed that the victim, aged 18, provided a statement during a closed-door court hearing. The suspects remain in custody, and efforts to secure their release on bail are pending. The decision to keep them in custody underscores the seriousness of the allegations, though it does not imply guilt. The victim has reaffirmed her account of the incident in court.