Eight Men Charged in Gang Rape of British Teen in Magaluf

Eight men have been charged in connection with the alleged gang rape of a British teenager at the BH Mallorca Resort in Magaluf, an incident that reportedly involved the assault being filmed on mobile phones. The attack occurred in the early hours of August 14, 2022, when the victim, described as being in a “state of semi-consciousness” due to alcohol, was stripped naked and subjected to physical and verbal abuse by the suspects. The men allegedly recorded the assault, with evidence indicating that one suspect filmed 14 videos totaling 170 seconds. The suspects, comprising five French nationals and a Swiss citizen aged between 18 and 26, were apprehended shortly after the incident. Two additional suspects were later arrested in France under a European Arrest Warrant. Reports suggest that some of the suspects had met the victim earlier that night while partying, and one allegedly encouraged others to engage with her after the assault. The hotel has publicly condemned the incident, emphasizing its commitment to combating sexual violence. The investigation, led by the Civil Guard in Majorca, has concluded, but no trial date has been set. It remains unclear what sentences prosecutors are seeking if the suspects are convicted. The complexity of the case was noted, as the aggressors did not know each other prior to the incident, complicating the investigation. A hotel security guard intervened during the incident, finding the victim in distress in the lobby.