The case centered on a small group linked to the disappearance of a Russian couple near PAU 5, with a judge from Alicante leading the inquiry. The two key suspects faced intense scrutiny as authorities investigated the alleged kidnapping, and one former civilian ranger, now working as a detective, was reported to have been hired by the person thought to be behind the abduction to help locate the victims in Alicante. The situation has evolved since the early days of detention, as new legal steps unfolded and bail decisions influenced the course of the investigation.
Detention proceedings extended from the previous year, and the Provincial Court recently ordered the release of one of the applicants on bail of 15,000 euros after an appeal. Defense counsel, Sara Cabezas Campos and Roberto Sánchez Martínez, argued the terms of release should be restrictive. Under the bail arrangement, the defendant would be monitored and required to appear in court every two weeks, surrender his passport, and refrain from leaving the country without explicit court permission. The court also stipulated that compliance be maintained while the case continued to unfold.
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Following this decision, another suspect who posted 15,000 euros in May to secure release joined the already detained group. In total, five individuals remain in custody, including two who have been identified as potential organizers of the operation and two who had roles described as material contributors. One person described as a translator, who had claimed to act strictly as an interpreter, is reported to have been in contact with the detective involved in the case and the person alleged to have masterminded the kidnapping. The narrative also involves financial disputes, with a Russian complainant alleging a debt of four million euros in connection with cryptocurrencies. The accused party contends that the alleged debt does not exist or has been settled, a claim that remains contested as the case progresses. This evolving portrayal underscores the complex web of relationships and financial entanglements that investigators are tracing as they seek to clarify each participant’s role and responsibility in the incident. The unfolding story continues to capture attention from local communities and international observers alike, as authorities work to determine the full scope of the events surrounding the disappearance of the Russian couple and the motives behind them. [Source: Local court records; ongoing coverage by regional news outlets]