Dani Alves Case: Formal Report to Mossos d’Esquadra for Alleged Sexual Harassment at a Barcelona Club
An incident involving the former Barcelona player Dani Alves has been formally reported to Mossos d’Esquadra following an alleged act of sexual harassment at a Barcelona nightclub. The claimant states that Alves touched under her underwear without consent while she was present with friends at Sutton on the night spanning December 30 into December 31.
After the alleged event, the complainant and her companions notified the club’s security team. Staff activated the applicable protocol and promptly informed Mossos d’Esquadra, which triggered the appropriate police response and investigation.
Catalan police officers arrived at the venue, collected the alleged victim’s account, and began the formal documentation process. Departmental sources indicate that the woman filed a complaint with Mossos d’Esquadra on Monday, January 2, launching the ongoing inquiry into the matter involving the former Barça player.
From the outset, Mossos d’Esquadra groups trained to assist victims of sexual assault provided continuous support and guidance to the alleged victim in line with the agency’s procedures. The police now plan to forward the complaint to the courts to initiate legal proceedings. This step could require the former Barcelona player to appear, potentially from abroad, to address the charges and offer his account as part of the judicial process.
Shortly after the report was made, Alves had returned to Mexico, where he was playing with Pumas. The return occurred while the Catalan court continued its investigation, and authorities indicated that electronic summons could be used if deemed necessary, according to Mossos d’Esquadra sources.
The reporting and investigation are being conducted in accordance with established procedures for handling sexual assault cases, ensuring the rights of all parties involved while maintaining the integrity of the process. [Attribution: Mossos d’Esquadra]