Former Organization Secretary of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), Santos Cerdán, has once again appeared before the Senate committee investigating the Koldo case. He was summoned just a month after being released from prison, where he spent five months. His detention followed a report by the Central Operational Unit of the Civil Guard, which identified Cerdán as a key figure in an alleged corruption scheme involving kickbacks for government construction contracts.
Cerdán is suspected of being involved in a criminal organization, influence peddling, and accepting bribes. The Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo) is continuing to investigate his possible involvement in these crimes. Today’s committee meeting began at 10 a.m., and Cerdán had to answer questions from senators seeking details about his role in the extensive scheme.
Second interrogation
This is the second time Cerdán has appeared before the Senate’s Koldo investigation committee. The first time, he testified while still serving as the PSOE’s Organization Secretary. Back then, his status was different—he hadn’t been detained or under investigation. Now, the situation has changed: Cerdán has already spent several months in prison and was only recently released.
Senators paid close attention to details that could shed light on the mechanisms behind the allocation of government contracts. The questions addressed not only Serdán’s personal responsibility but also the possible involvement of other party members and officials. The atmosphere in the chamber was tense, and interest in the hearings remained high throughout the day.
The investigation is ongoing
The Koldo case has become one of the most high-profile corruption scandals in Spain in recent years. The focus has been on kickback schemes related to the awarding of major public contracts. According to investigators, Serdán may have played a key role in orchestrating these schemes, using his position in the party to lobby for the interests of certain companies.
The Supreme Court continues to collect evidence and question witnesses. Investigators are trying to determine how deeply corruption has penetrated party structures and who else might have been involved in the illegal activities. Serdán, for his part, maintains his innocence and claims he is the victim of political intrigue.
Looking ahead
It remains unclear what conclusions the commission will reach or what next steps investigators will take. However, the very fact that Serdán has been summoned to the Senate again highlights the seriousness of the allegations and the active state of the investigation. In the coming weeks, more interrogations are expected and new figures may emerge in the case.
Public interest in the case remains high. Many are hoping that the investigation will shed light on corruption within government institutions and lead to real changes in the system of awarding public contracts.
