They arrived in Ibiza on a Sunday morning, a cityscape buzzing with the usual weekend energy. Ronaldo Nazário, the former Real Madrid great and Brazil star, was among those associated with the unfolding events, along with a cache of valuables estimated at three million euros. In addition, a sum of 10,000 euros in cash linked to the Italian midfielder Marco Verratti was reported. The National Police acted swiftly, arresting two suspects as they stepped off the ferry with a car that had been left behind on the island. — CASE OPEN; sources include Prensa Ibérica and the events channel.
When the suspects were stopped, much of the loot seemed to be on their person. Investigators say the haul was concealed with a double-bottom setup inside the vehicle. A careful look at the evidence indicates the criminals used a hidden compartment to slip the items out of sight as they traveled away from the scene. — CASE OPEN; sources include Prensa Ibérica and the events channel.
The criminals had hidden the loot beneath the car, a trick designed to evade immediate detection. A portion of those arrested appears to be a mixed Albanian-Spanish group with prior offenses related to home robberies. Their background suggests a pattern of similar activity across the country. — CASE OPEN; sources include Prensa Ibérica and the events channel.
The burglary itself was carried out with a level of audacity noted by CASE OPEN. Thieves reportedly gained access through open windows at a luxury residence in Cala Jondal, located in the upper part of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. The downstairs rooms and the garden were used as a staging area for a small gathering, while the upstairs space was breached to seize valuables. Marco Verratti, Ronaldo’s guest, was present with his partner and friends during the incident. The private security team on the ground floor did not realize what was happening upstairs until the thieves had emptied the upper rooms and disappeared. — CASE OPEN; sources include Prensa Ibérica and the events channel.
The next phase of the operation involved leaving the island. The Albanian-Spanish group reportedly decided to retrieve the loot from Ibiza and two members boarded the ferry back to Denia in a car. Upon arrival at the La Marina port in Alicante, officers from the National Police Headquarters UDEV intercepted them, stopping and inspecting the vehicle. The investigators recovered watches and jewelry that matched the nature of the stolen items from Ronaldo’s residence. The exact match between recovered pieces and the original loot was still under verification. — CASE OPEN; sources include Prensa Ibérica and the events channel.
Authorities continue the operation, aiming to capture the remaining members of the group. As part of the ongoing inquiry, investigators are examining other luxury holiday homes on the island, including the high-profile villa reportedly associated with the football player, to determine if any prior knowledge or planning connected to the raid is evident. The case remains active as officials work to piece together the full timeline and identify all participants involved. — CASE OPEN; sources include Prensa Ibérica and the events channel.