In Madrid, the judiciary has upheld charges against Alberto González Amador, who is in a relationship with the regional president. He now faces an actual trial on suspicion of tax evasion and using forged documents. Judges rejected all defense attempts to seek further investigations, effectively paving the way for the case to go to trial.
Last September, the judge had already filed charges on several counts, including not only tax crimes and forgery but also participation in a criminal organization and falsifying accounting records. These charges were added at the insistence of opposition parties, even though the prosecution and state attorneys focused solely on the two main offenses. As a result, the defendant faces up to five years in prison, while prosecutors are seeking nearly four years behind bars and a hefty fine.
Investigation details and new developments
The investigation began back in spring 2022 after a tax office audit. According to investigators, the accused used fake invoices to evade more than 350,000 euros in taxes. Shortly after, the case took on a political dimension when news of the probe leaked to the press, and the regional leader called it a political witch hunt.
Four other suspected accomplices have also been named in the case, including a Mexican national and three residents of Seville. González Amador himself owns two companies specializing in healthcare consulting. His name became widely known after the prosecutor accused him of large-scale fraud.
The second line of accusation and attempts at defense
Alongside the main case, another investigation is underway—this time focusing on possible corruption and a substantial payment to a top executive at a private medical company. Investigators believe the accused may have used a fake deal to transfer a bribe via the purchase of a company with no real value. The defense argues the transaction was part of a business project; however, after the purchase, there were no real steps taken to develop this area.
During proceedings, the entrepreneur’s lawyers tried to have several pieces of evidence admitted, including witness statements and expert reports, but the court refused, considering these actions an attempt to delay the process. Earlier, the defense even considered a plea deal, but after the opposition’s intervention, negotiations were called off.
Possible consequences and next steps
Now that the appeal has been rejected, the defendant will have to stand trial. If found guilty on both counts, the chances of avoiding prison are slim, despite having no prior convictions. By law, these offenses carry real prison sentences — from one to five years for tax fraud and up to three years for document forgery.
The second part of the investigation is still ongoing, but if the charges are confirmed, the defendant could face additional time for corruption and misuse of funds. The courts have already received statements from both sides, and the case is now moving into its final stage. Very soon, it will become clear whether the accused will escape punishment or face a real prison term.
