A Puerto Rico court has "archived" a restraining order issued against pop star Ricky Martin, meaning the case is closed, a judicial spokesperson says. 

The case had brought intense media attention and the Puerto Rican singer had denied any wrongdoing, without giving any details.

On Thursday, hours after the court ruling, Martin said he was a "victim of a lie" from a relative who was "struggling with mental problems".

"I have worked for almost four decades, on stage, in the public eye, and never have I had to deal with anything as painful as what I've been living with over the past two weeks," he said.

"I couldn't defend myself before because there was a process that I had to follow and I had to be silent until I could go before a judge."

A judge issued a restraining order in early July against the Puerto Rican singer. The order was filed under Puerto Rico's domestic violence law, but police did not provide further details, including who requested the order.

But on Thursday "the petitioner ceased his claims voluntarily; therefore the case was archived and no further procedures are required," the judicial spokesperson told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity as required by the tribunal rules.

The hearing to review the case took place behind closed doors and the parties attended it virtually.

AP