The two people detained last Thursday in Elche, together with the so‑called fake daughter of the King Emeritus, continue to be held in the Elche police station cells. They are set to appear before a judge on Saturday after they declined to testify to investigators on Friday as part of the ongoing case.
The two detainees, described as the “sons” of Ana María B.J., have been assisted by attorney Juan Antonio Espinosa Vañó and have exercised their right to remain silent at the police station in Elche. Their decision not to speak with investigators is a standard legal safeguard that allows suspects to withhold statements while proceedings unfold, a step commonly taken in complex cases that attract substantial public and media attention.
In addition to the well‑publicized offenses linked to the alleged contraventions of workers’ rights and the charges of fraud attributed to the so‑called false daughter and other individuals detained in the operation, authorities have expanded the docket of allegations. Depending on each arrestee’s degree of involvement, suspects are being examined for offenses that include hate crimes, threats, identity usurpation, organized crime, and offenses against public health. These additions reflect the investigative team’s efforts to cover the full spectrum of conduct observed during the events under review, as reported to outlets familiar with the case.
The case is being processed in the Court of Instruction No. 1 in Elche, which has ordered secrecy of proceedings. On the day of the operation, up to seven individuals were detained, among them the person identified in the media as the fake daughter of the king. The police have not ruled out the possibility of additional arrests as the inquiry progresses and more facts come to light that could tie additional individuals to the scheme or corroborate new lines of inquiry.
As the investigation moves forward, prosecutors and investigators are expected to present the latest findings to the court and to disclose further details as permitted by law. The secrecy order remains in effect to protect the integrity of the investigation, safeguard the rights of the accused, and prevent the dissemination of premature or unfounded conclusions that could influence ongoing proceedings. The situation underlines the seriousness with which authorities view the alleged offenses and the steps they are taking to ensure a thorough and lawful process, with opportunities for defense and evidence review as the case evolves.
The events in Elche have drawn attention not only to the alleged criminal acts but also to the wider questions of how identity, influence, and social expectations intersect with legal processes in high‑profile situations. Legal observers note that the progression from detention to judicial scrutiny typically follows a measured sequence: confirmation of suspicion, formal charges when appropriate, and the orderly presentation of evidence to a judge who determines the next steps, including potential further detentions, release on bail, or continued hearings. In this instance, the upcoming judicial date is a pivotal moment that will shape the trajectory of the case as it enters the next phase of examination and argument in court.