Spanish public opinion is gripped by two major scandals. The former Operational Director of the National Police has been accused of extortion and sexual harassment, sparking protests against the Interior Minister. Simultaneously, Manuel Bautista, the mayor of Móstoles, is refuting allegations of harassing a former councilwoman, comparing himself to Holocaust victims in the process, which has caused widespread outrage and demands for his immediate resignation.

Report Against Former Police Chief

A commissioner accused the former DAO of applying pressure and coercion to cover up a sexual scandal.

Crisis in Móstoles

Mayor Manuel Bautista refutes harassment allegations, sparking a scandal with unfortunate comparisons to the Holocaust.

Pressure on Minister Marlaska

Police unions are demanding the resignation of the Interior Minister, accusing him of tolerating pathologies within the force's leadership.

New Victims in the Services

The lawyer representing victims revealed that the number of women complaining about the former police chief's behavior has risen to four.

The situation within Spanish law enforcement is becoming increasingly tense. A senior police officer has filed an official report with the Civil Guard against the former DAO of the National Police, accusing him of applying pressure and coercion. The case is linked to earlier accusations of sexual assault allegedly committed by the former director. The victim's lawyer describes the situation as a "Rubiales case within the police," suggesting a systemic cover-up of abuses. Furthermore, reports are emerging of favoritism towards associates in filling command positions in Ceuta, deepening the crisis of confidence in the interior ministry's leadership. The Spanish civil service and security forces have for years faced accusations of politicization of top positions, leading to conflicts between the government and police unions. Meanwhile, a political storm is raging in Móstoles around Mayor Manuel Bautista of the Popular Party. A former councilwoman has accused him of sexual harassment and bullying. Bautista, despite mass protests outside the town hall, refuses to step down, claiming he has a "clear conscience." Controversy was sparked by his statements, in which he compared his situation to the fate of Hitler's victims, despite not being of Jewish descent himself. The left-wing opposition and numerous commentators have condemned this comparison as extremely inappropriate and cynical. The Popular Party is currently officially supporting the mayor, citing the principle of presumption of innocence, though internal voices indicate growing image-related concerns. 4 — women have accused the former police chief of harassment Interior Minister Marlaska is under fire from police unions, who accuse him of damaging the force's image by tolerating a "political and macho culture" within its leadership. The ministry has attempted to calm tensions by transferring one of the commissioners implicated in the pressure tactics to a desk job within the scientific police. Simultaneously, a procedure to select a new operational director has been launched on an urgent basis to stabilize the rapidly deteriorating personnel and public image situation of the police. „Se presenta como víctima de Hitler sin ser judío” (He presents himself as a victim of Hitler without being Jewish) — Manuel Bautista „Es un caso Rubiales en la Policía.” (It's a Rubiales case in the Police.) — Jose Manuel Piedrafita

Mentioned People

  • Manuel Bautista — Mayor of Móstoles accused of harassment and sexual misconduct.
  • Fernando Grande-Marlaska — Spanish Minister of the Interior criticized for the situation within the police.
  • Alfonso Serrano — General Secretary of the PP in Madrid, defending the Mayor of Móstoles.