The son of Real Madrid legend Raúl González is at the centre of a sensational criminal trial in Madrid, accused of orchestrating a violent armed robbery to steal luxury watches valued at a staggering €1.5 million.
Raúl Asencio, 31, alongside his alleged accomplice Álex Cerdá Vilapiana, stands charged with robbery with violence and illegal detention. The prosecution alleges the pair meticulously planned and executed the heist in July 2021.
The Alleged Staged Kidnapping
In a bizarre twist, the court heard claims that Asencio may have been a victim of his own plot. Prosecutors suggest that after the robbery, Asencio was himself kidnapped and tortured by his accomplices to ensure his silence and his share of the stolen goods.
This alleged secondary kidnapping involved him being held for over twelve hours, beaten, and threatened with having his teeth pulled out. His legal team is using this to argue he was a victim, not a perpetrator.
A Dispute Among Criminals
The plot unraveled due to a falling out among the accused robbers. The trial details how the group of four men, including Asencio and Vilapiana, are said to have ambushed two businessmen.
The victims were allegedly forced to the ground at gunpoint and robbed of two Richard Mille watches and other valuables. The investigation points to Asencio as the alleged inside man who provided key information about the victims' movements.
The high-profile case continues to unfold in a Madrid court, captivating the Spanish public and press with its mix of football royalty, high-value crime, and sensational allegations.
