The Policía Nacional on 4 September 2026 in Palma has arrested a man suspected of sexually abusing his former partner’s underage daughter. According to the investigating authority and consistent reports by Europa Press, elDiario.es and Última Hora the responsible unit, the Unidad de Atención a la Familia y Mujer (UFAM), is investigating several suspected offences: sexual violence against a girl under 16, exhibitionism and sexual provocation, the production of child sexual abuse material, and abuse.
According to accounts so far, the accused allegedly touched the girl indecently on several occasions and performed sexual acts in front of her. He is also accused of filming the minor naked on his mobile phone. Police searched the man’s home under judicial orders. Citing the need to protect the victim, investigators did not give details of the scope or timeframe of the alleged offences, or of any potential evidence.
The accused’s name and identifying details of the alleged victim are being withheld to protect the victim. The man is in Policía Nacional custody. At the time of reporting, it was not known whether remand or other judicial measures would be ordered.
UFAM is the Policía Nacional unit specialising in domestic violence and sexual offences. In cases involving suspected assaults on minors, it coordinates interviews, medical documentation and the collection of digital evidence. In Balearic Islands such cases are routinely handled centrally by UFAM; where the production of abusive images is suspected, examination of electronic devices is a key part of the investigation.
The arrest in Palma has been confirmed by police. The judiciary will decide how the proceedings continue. Media reports stress that only limited information is being released to protect the minor. At first, there was no indication of additional victims or parallel investigations.
If the allegations are substantiated, the accused faces substantial prison sentences in Spain, particularly if the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material is proven. The presumption of innocence applies until any charges are filed and a court reaches a decision.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).