The Spanish Interior Ministry has reassigned Commissioner Óscar San Juan, who was recently dismissed for allegedly coercing a complainant against the former Deputy Operational Director (DAO) of the National Police, José Ángel González. This decision comes in the wake of serious accusations against San Juan, who was said to have pressured the victim into silence after she reported sexual assault by González.

Despite the gravity of the situation, San Juan's new role will be within the General Scientific Police Headquarters, where he will take on a bureaucratic position. This reassignment raises questions about accountability within the police force, particularly concerning the handling of serious allegations such as sexual misconduct and harassment. The original case, which has caused significant fallout, emphasizes the difficulties faced by victims in seeking justice within institutions that are supposed to protect them.

The move has been met with criticism by observers who argue that reassigning rather than dismissing individuals implicated in such serious allegations sends a troubling message about the commitment to address issues of misconduct within law enforcement. Many are calling for greater transparency and more effective measures to hold those in power accountable for their actions, particularly in cases involving sexual violence and coercion, which continue to erode public trust in the police system in Spain.