Nacho Jacob, Count of Pozos Dulces, faced arrest amid serious accusations. He was taken into custody in Murcia following allegations of abusing a minor and faced imprisonment after proceedings in the Duty Tribunal, though he was granted release this Friday.
The chief judge of Murcia’s No. 7 Investigation Court, who originally ordered the detention, chose to approve his release at the request of the prosecutor. A bail amount of 40,000 euros was set, as noted in documents consulted by La Opinion. The defendant is required to surrender his passport and must appear in court every two weeks.
Additionally, a ban on entry to Murcia’s jurisdiction was imposed, in light of concerns including repeated visits to maintain sexual relations with minors under 16, and the fact that his listed address is in the Madrid province.
The Madrid aristocrat, who hired a well-known attorney, Raul Pardo-Geijo, faces charges of two counts of child abuse and two counts of prostitution related to his defense, though the investigation remains open and there could be additional victims. The case remains under court confidentiality and the summary is not yet concluded.
Close sources indicate the suspect holds 40,000 euros in bail—his defense had requested 10,000, but the amount was increased by the judge. He is expected to leave Sangonera prison on Friday morning and plans to relocate to Madrid, where his primary residence is. Authorities note that a recent robbery in the area may have affected his timing and movements.
National Police investigators reported that the individual, aged 51 in police records (though his curriculum vitae lists him as 42), allegedly pressured a 16-year-old boy to record a voice stating the boy was 16 and that the assault occurred in Murcia. The case was handled by UFAM, the Family and Women’s Care Unit of the National Police, according to sources close to the investigation.
In a separate incident, an aristocrat encountered in a parking lot in Murcia allegedly stepped out of an elevator beside a 14-year-old boy and attempted to coerce him into sexual activity in a hotel room after the boy refused.
Investigators have noted deliberate inducements and gifts, suggesting the suspect leverages his wealth and social status, including a prominent career in public relations and communications and a high-profile aristocratic standing, to pursue his aims.
Aristocracy and Vanity
Ignacio de Jacob y Gómez is identified as the current Count of Pozos Dulces, a title linked to dynastic arrangements passed from his father. He projects himself as an image and public relations consultant across social networks, frequently sharing photographs with celebrities.
The profile emphasizes his close associations with influential figures across politics, culture, and society. According to the page, his network includes international personalities from fashion, entertainment, and leadership circles, highlighting relationships with major figures in the arts and public life.
Publicly visible, the individual is often portrayed in elegant attire within luxurious settings. His résumé mentions the creation of the Dedales de Oro Awards, described as leading Spanish fashion accolades, and the Spanish Institute of Professional Excellence. He is also listed as founder of the Order of International Spanish Awards, which honors professionals who cross borders for achievements in their careers, with recipients including renowned names in music and sport.
The enterprise identified as Jacob Fitzgerald Events and Communications, established in 2000, is cited as a leading Spanish company in the sector.