- Shocking Betrayal: Iker Casillas’s most trusted nanny and her husband have been arrested for allegedly stealing five luxury watches valued at approximately €200,000.
- Clever Deception: The couple is accused of replacing the genuine timepieces with homemade replicas, believing the football legend would never notice the switch.
- The Revealing Detail: Casillas uncovered the theft by sheer chance while conducting a second inventory of his collection, noticing the fakes did not match his original records.
- Police Action: Two of the five watches have been recovered after a swift police investigation that included setting a trap for the nanny.
A Stunning Breach of Trust
In a story of profound betrayal, former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been the victim of a significant theft orchestrated by his most trusted household employee—the nanny of his two sons. The employee, along with her husband, was arrested after Casillas discovered that five of his high-value luxury watches had been systematically stolen and replaced with fakes. The total value of the stolen items is estimated to be around €200,000.
The nanny had been in the family’s employ since 2019, starting when Casillas and his then-wife, Sara Carbonero, were living in Oporto. This long-standing relationship of trust makes the alleged crime all the more shocking. Her husband worked as a security auxiliary in the exclusive La Finca urbanization in Madrid where the football star resides, giving the couple intimate access to his home and routine.
How a Simple Inventory Uncovered the Crime
The elaborate scheme came crashing down due to Casillas’s meticulous nature. According to sources close to the investigation, the ex-footballer decided to conduct a second inventory of his valuable watch collection with a friend. As he began photographing the items, he realized they didn’t match the photos and records from his previous inventory. This discrepancy was the crucial clue that confirmed his suspicions.
Realizing he was a victim of a sophisticated theft, Casillas filed a complaint with the police on October 16. Just five days later, investigators arrested the nanny and her husband, who were reportedly planning to flee Spain imminently. They believed Casillas would never notice the “cambiazo” (the switch).
The Police Investigation
Investigators from the Central Violent Crime Unit quickly focused on Casillas’s inner circle. After reviewing security footage and finding no signs of forced entry or unfamiliar individuals, they zeroed in on the two domestic employees. The focus soon narrowed to the nanny, who had the closest relationship with the family.
To confirm their suspicions, police set a trap for the woman, which she reportedly fell into. A search of the couple’s home uncovered a small “workshop” where watches were dismantled to be sold off in pieces. Authorities also found parts that could match Casillas’s stolen items and other luxury watches believed to be from other thefts.
The Stolen Treasures
So far, only two of the five stolen watches have been recovered. One was found at a jewelry pawn shop in Madrid, while another had already been dismantled. The loss is not merely financial for Casillas. Many of the watches held immense sentimental value, including one gifted to him after Spain won the Eurocopa and others with special inscriptions commemorating his three Champions League final victories with Real Madrid.
The couple has been charged with aggravated theft and released pending trial. As a condition of their release, their passports have been confiscated to prevent them from leaving the country while the investigation continues.