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Madrid, Spain – The Supreme Court’s ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving key members of the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE), specifically former secretaries José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán, has intensified, placing both the party and the goverment on high alert. Magistrate Leopoldo Puente is awaiting crucial reports from the Civil Guard that could significantly impact the future of the investigation and potentially the current legislature.
Civil Guard’s Role in the Investigation
The Civil Guard is currently examining the financial records of Ábalos and is expected to begin a similar review of Cerdán’s assets soon. This includes analyzing potentially suspicious public works contracts and tracking communications between individuals involved in the alleged plot and socialist leaders. The investigation stems from concerns about potential irregularities in awarding contracts and possible illicit financial gains.
Did You Know? The Spanish government has increased its budget for anti-corruption measures by 15% in the last year, reflecting a growing concern over transparency and accountability in public governance.
Key Reports expected by the Magistrate
Judge Puente has requested several key reports from the UCO (Unidad Central Operativa) of the civil Guard:
- Communication Analysis: Cross-referencing communications between those under investigation and any potential “aggressors.” This includes tracking telephone communications between Aldama, Ábalos, and Ábalos’s former advisor, Koldo García.
- Ábalos’s Financial Information: Gathering complete financial data from Ábalos’s bank accounts and assets over the past decade.
- Review of Public Works Contracts: Investigating the awarding of public works contracts identified by Aldama as potentially irregular.
- Cerdán’s Financial Data: Collecting financial information from Cerdán’s bank accounts and tax records to create a detailed asset report.
Details of the Investigation
On June 10, authorities searched a property owned by Ábalos in Valencia, seizing 38 electronic devices, including hard drives, mobile phones, and USB drives. These devices are currently being analyzed for any evidence related to the alleged corruption. Concurrently, the Civil Guard searched the homes of five entrepreneurs and the offices of three companies, also requiring documentation from ACCIONA regarding five public works contracts awarded by ADIF (Railway Infrastructure Administrator) and the General Directorate of Highways.
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Timeline of Key Events
| Date | Event |
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| February 4, 2025 | Judge requests communication analysis between Aldama, Ábalos, and García. |
| March 20, 2025 | civil Guard instructed to collect
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