The man, who lived in the flat until July this year, told RAC1 that the tenant, identified as Gianvito Fabrizio, divided the 130-meter flat into nine rooms, housing up to 16 people at prices between 500 and 700 euros per month since January 2024.
The conflict erupted when Juan Carlos tried to enforce order regarding the dirt, noise, and smell of drugs. In retaliation, Fabrizio demanded he leave and refused to return his deposit. The ordeal culminated in acts of extreme harassment.
“"First he put glue in the lock so I couldn't enter the room. I made a hole in the plasterboard wall and slept there that night."
Following the frustrated entry attempt, Fabrizio assaulted and threatened Juan Carlos, entering his room to steal money, documentation, the injury report, and, bizarrely, his mattress. The assault continued with punches to the head when the victim tried to call the Mossos (police).
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The situation forced Juan Carlos to leave, and he now lives in a Social Services shelter. The trial against Gianvito Fabrizio is scheduled for March 2026, although the victim doubts he will attend, as he uses false names. According to RAC1, this organization allegedly controls at least 18 flats in Barcelona using the same method.
