The Public Prosecutor's Office in Peru announced the acquittal of former Barcelona player Andrés Iniesta from fraud charges filed by a group of Peruvian businessmen against the Latin American branch of the company Never Say Never, according to the Spanish newspaper "Sport." The player had been suspected of involvement in a fraud case estimated at around 500,000 euros.

According to the newspaper, the prosecutor clarified that Iniesta has no connection to the accusations and that his name was used only to give the case greater exposure. He confirmed that the 41-year-old player has no ties to the company's Latin branch, which was dissolved two years ago, before Iniesta acquired his share in it.

The prosecution's decision stated that there is no justification to open or continue the investigation, after failing to find any evidence linking the player to the alleged financial damage, leading to the case being closed permanently. The report also indicated that Iniesta was unaware of the complaint before it was published and that he had never visited Peru. Additionally, a document issued by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior confirmed that there are no reports against him related to the mentioned companies.

The businessmen accused the company of failing to carry out previously agreed-upon sports and musical events during a period when the former midfielder was not part of the company's management. The company clarified that the previous management was responsible for the damages before the ownership transfer.

According to what the newspaper published, Iniesta was also affected by the litigation process in Peru, which allows complaints to be filed without presenting preliminary evidence, leading to cases dragging on for long periods. However, the decision to dismiss the case came faster than expected, as the file was closed in just over 30 days.