Spain puzzles over ex-King Juan Carlos' whereabouts

There is a serious hypothesis in the Spanish media about the whereabouts of troubled ex-King Juan Carlos, after his stun declaration on Monday that he was leaving the nation.

The 82-year-old, who is focused on a defilement test, declared the move in a letter posted on the illustrious site.

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It gave no insights regarding his goal, yet a few reports recommend he has gone to the Dominican Republic.

Juan Carlos said he would be accessible if investigators expected to address him.

In June, Spain's Supreme Court opened an examination concerning his supposed association in a rapid rail contract in Saudi Arabia.

What do the Spanish media state?

Papers give different records about the previous ruler's movements.

La Vanguardia says he went to Portugal at an early stage Monday and was wanting to travel to the Dominican Republic to remain with companions.

ABC, another day by day, said he was at that point in the Dominican Republic. However, El Confidencial said he could be in Portugal, France, or Italy.

El Pais in the meantime has so far avoided estimating about Juan Carlos' whereabouts.

In Portugal, the media said he was in the retreat towns of Estoril or Cascais.

There are no reports from the Dominican Republic that he is in the Caribbean nation.

What did the letter say?

In the letter, the previous ruler composed that he was leaving "notwithstanding the open repercussions that sure past occasions in my private life are producing" and in the expectation of permitting his child to do his capacities as a lord with "quietness".

The announcement from the Zarzuela royal residence said that King Felipe VI had passed on "his genuine regard and appreciation" to his dad for this choice.

In March, King Felipe VI denied the legacy of his dad.

The imperial royal residence additionally said at the time that Juan Carlos would quit accepting a yearly award of €194,000 ($228,000; £174,520).

What is the defilement examination about?

Spain's Supreme Court has said it intends to build up Juan Carlos' association with the Saudi Arabia contract after his abandonment.

Spanish firms won a €6.7bn (£6bn) arrangement to assemble a Mecca-Medina rail connect.

The test includes Swiss banks as well.

Spanish enemy of defilement authorities speculate that the previous lord kept some undeclared assets in Switzerland, and a Swiss examination is in progress.

The Spanish government has said that "equity is equivalent for all" and it would "not meddle" in the request.