Overview
- The abuses took place during a supposed online contest in March 2021 in Manacor, when the victim was subjected to repeated humiliations including forced dress, hot wax, sewn toes, glued lips and permanent tattoos.
- Prosecutors argued the man had a recognized 38% intellectual disability and therefore could not give valid consent, a finding cited as central in the case file.
- Facing initial requests of about four and a half years behind bars, the six defendants reached a plea deal in the Audiencia Provincial de Palma in late June–early July 2026 to accept five-month prison terms that are suspended under conditions.
- As part of the agreement the defendants must pay roughly €18,160 in compensation, cover fines, avoid new offenses for a set period to prevent entry to custody, and complete a court-ordered sensitization course.
- The resolution closes a five-year investigation opened after the victim went to police, highlights how Spanish plea agreements can sharply reduce requested sentences, and leaves open questions about proportionality and protections for vulnerable people.