Five people accused of subjecting two Portuguese to labor exploitation in Spain for 15 years

Five individuals have been accused of exploiting two Portuguese citizens for labor in Spain over 15 years. The accused, all Portuguese and part of a family structure, allegedly acted together from January 2010 to March 2025. The victims, in vulnerable social and cognitive situations, were forced to work long hours in poor conditions without proper compensation. The accused reportedly profited over 572,000 euros from this exploitation, including social benefits. Four of the accused face charges of human trafficking and money laundering, while one is charged only with money laundering. Two are in preventive detention, and the investigation involved cooperation with Spanish authorities.