The Palma Examining Court investigating the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in a hotel in Andratx, the suspects are two famous aritists from Vietnam at the end of June, decided on August 3 to return their passports.

The Ultima Hora newspaper, the best-selling newspaper in the Balearic Islands, reported on August 7 that the two artists have already returned to their country of origin. Both refused to testify at the time when they were arrested before the judge on duty, who released them, but on the condition that they could not leave Mallorca.

The news announced on the case since the end of June by Ultima Hora and many international press agencies caused a great impact due to the identity of those investigated.

Screenshot of the Ultima Hora newspaper

No extra data was reported in regard to the conclusions drawn by investigators or the courtroom. Before the court's decision on August 3, according to guidelines posted on the website of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the investigations and trials of sexual assault cases in Spain can take years, depending on the complexity. In particular, the case can be closed if the victim dismisses the complaint. If convicted, the defendant could face a maximum sentence of 15 years behind bars.

Polices stand guard in Madrid, Spain, October 3, 2020. Picture by Reuters/Javier Barbancho

The Vietnamese Embassy in Spain has contacted Spain's foreign residence agency to request assistance in visa procedures for these two citizens, cited from the press briefing on July 1 by the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At another regular press briefing on July 21, when answering media agencies' requested updates on the case, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the investigation is still underway. Following the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the embassy closely monitored the case, kept in close contact with local authorities and the citizens in question, and implemented measures to support the citizens following the provisions of the laws of Vietnam and Spain.

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