A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
Investigators found that PSOE used its campaign agency to pay for audios about Pedro Sánchez’s father-in-law. The deal involved a little-known media outlet and prompted questions inside the agency about the money involved.
A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and wants the court to seek documentary proof.
Spanish investigators are tracing millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a network of companies and crypto accounts. The investigation reaches across Europe, from Portugal and Ireland to Italy and Germany, and extends into Asia as far as China.
Spanish authorities have traced more than 78 million euros in transfers from Spain to Portugal, all linked to a hydrocarbon fraud ring. The case centers on Villafuel and companies tied to Víctor de Aldama, who has already been convicted of corruption. Investigators are seeking to freeze accounts and expand the cross-border probe.
Begoña Gómez will face a jury of nine citizens without legal training. They will decide whether she is guilty or not guilty in a case involving influence peddling and embezzlement.
The Comunidad de Madrid’s €6.3 million penthouse purchase in Chamberí has plunged Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s government into crisis. An internal leak exposed deep divisions within the Partido Popular and raised questions about the use of public money.
Vox has filed a complaint over alleged threats against Beatriz Biedma. The case links a former Socialist member and two other people to efforts to pressure the judge handling the investigation into Pedro Sánchez's brother.
Spanish police raided Alejandro Betancourt’s lavish Toledo estate, finding luxury cars, a UAE residency card and firearms. The operation is part of a major investigation into suspected money laundering and tax evasion linked to Venezuelan oil funds.
A confidential government dossier on a €6.3 million penthouse in Chamberí details inconsistencies in its purchase, rental and attempted sale. The case raises questions about oversight and transparency in Madrid’s management of public assets.
Spain remains the only major EU country without lobby regulation after Congress voted down the government’s decree. The decision scrapped new rules for interest groups and widened the gap with France, Germany and the UK.
Alex Saab, once a powerful figure in Venezuela, has pleaded guilty to money laundering in a Miami court. He will forfeit 195 million dollars to US authorities. The case exposes high-level corruption linked to Nicolás Maduro’s government.
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón and his former cabinet are under scrutiny in Spain’s National Court. The controversial Inassa acquisition is at the centre of the first trial in the ‘caso Lezo’ corruption probe. Prosecutors allege that the deal involved millions of euros in overpayment.
Madrid’s conservative majority has blocked opposition questions about a controversial penthouse purchase by Planifica Madrid. More than six million euros in public funds are at stake, but the government has not clarified the details of the operation.
Two businessmen at the center of the Koldo case have denied any role in illegal commissions or contracts for pandemic medical supplies. Their statements come as the investigation approaches its conclusion, with the court weighing their defense against the evidence.
Leonardo Marcos rejects claims that he told Guardia Civil agents to ease off the investigation into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s brother. The National Court is examining allegations of internal pressure and political interference, exposing tensions at the top of Spain’s law enforcement.
Spain’s Anticorruption Prosecutor says chronic delays in major corruption cases are eroding public trust. Basic trials drag on for years as resource shortages and legal tactics block progress, putting the justice system under mounting pressure.
Madrid’s city council has approved land deals benefiting Real Madrid and Atlético. The clubs gain access to public plots for private projects, prompting criticism over favoritism and the use of public assets. The financial impact is large.
A Moroccan intelligence envoy offered evidence on the Pegasus hack of Pedro Sánchez’s phone, but Spain’s top prosecutor dismissed the approach, citing diplomatic risk. The decision leaves basic questions about state security and political priorities unresolved.
Ana María Fuentes told the court she approved payments but not contracts. The investigation links her to authorizing large sums for lawyers connected to the Leire Díez case. The PSOE faces renewed questions about its internal controls.
Planifica Madrid bought a luxury penthouse for Ayuso’s temporary office while a similar-sized office stood empty. The purchase sparked controversy over transparency and necessity, and the government’s explanations remain under scrutiny.
A court decision has reignited debate over Rita Barberá’s time in Valencia. The Azud case links her inner circle to urban corruption, bringing political memory and legal reality into collision in the city’s public life.
Salvados examined the rise and collapse of Rita Barberá. The program showed how political power in Valencia gave way to isolation. Basic PP figures refused to comment, leaving questions about loyalty and responsibility.
A Seville court has charged 18 former Andalusian officials with misuse of public funds and misconduct, and they are to stand trial over a one million euro guarantee granted to Grupo TPM in 2009. The judge cited deliberate irregularities and financial losses for the region.
A Valencia judge has found that former mayor Rita Barberá knew about corruption involving city contracts. The case centers on payments and influence linked to her inner circle. The ruling closes a major investigation into municipal misconduct.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso is under scrutiny after Madrid’s government bought a €6.3 million penthouse. Basic party figures are distancing themselves as questions mount over the use of public funds, exposing deep divisions within the PP.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, is asking the court to clear her of charges related to her work at Complutense University. She denies using her position for personal gain. The case now tests the line between public office and private careers.
The Catalan court has enforced a partial pardon for Laura Borràs, reducing her prison term from 4.5 years to two and keeping her out of jail. The rest of her sentence, including a 13-year ban from public office, remains.
Antonio Balas has been promoted to colonel but will remain in the UCO and continue leading the high-profile Koldo corruption investigation. The Defence Ministry’s decision follows requests from both the Anticorruption Prosecutor and the National Court.
A Valencia court has ordered 38 people, including relatives of Rita Barberá and her deputy, to stand trial over alleged corruption. The case centers on illicit commissions tied to city contracts and urban planning deals.
A Ferrari F12 confiscated from Víctor de Aldama will be auctioned for €241,613. The car is linked to a major VAT fraud investigation in the hydrocarbon sector. Three Land Rovers from the same case are also up for sale.
Madrid’s regional government has acknowledged that Isabel Díaz Ayuso or someone from her team visited a luxury penthouse before its €6.3 million purchase. The move has triggered sharp political backlash and questions over the region’s property acquisitions.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has exposed a €27.9 million scheme involving Spanish fuel firms and Portuguese shell companies. Funds were laundered across borders, with millions seized and basic suspects identified.
Más Madrid accuses the regional government of acting against the public interest in a secretive €6.3 million penthouse acquisition. The case is under investigation by a court, raising questions about transparency and the use of public funds.
Spain’s Anticorruption Prosecutor has opposed the appeals filed by José Luis Ábalos and Koldo García against their lengthy prison sentences. The prosecution argues that the Supreme Court’s decision should stand and has urged the court to reject their further challenges.
