A high-profile trial has begun in Madrid against Spain’s Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz. At the center of the case are his actions during the investigation into alleged tax fraud involving Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s partner, Alberto González Amador. The prosecutor’s defense argues that he did not disclose confidential information, but merely gathered details to counter rumors and accusations that had emerged in the public domain.
A key point was the discussion of the timeline surrounding media reports about a potential deal between the accused and the prosecution. A spokesperson for the Prosecutor’s Office described how, starting in March 2024, journalists became increasingly interested in the details of the case. The situation especially escalated after public statements from the head of the Madrid region, which cast doubt on the work of the prosecution.
On the evening of March 13, information appeared in the press that contradicted the official version. Shortly after, journalists began receiving details about correspondence between González Amador’s lawyer and the prosecutor, sparking a wave of new reports and debates about the authenticity of the information. During this time, staff from the Prosecutor’s Office and the press service exchanged messages trying to understand the situation and prepare an official statement for the public.
Internal disagreements and new details in the investigation
Particular attention during the proceedings was given to the press release published by the Madrid prosecutor’s office on the morning of March 14. The document contained a detailed timeline of events in the González Amador case. Some prosecutors expressed disagreement with the publication, arguing that it disclosed personal data of the defendant. However, others insisted that the objections were strictly about formal aspects and didn’t concern the substance of the information.
Other witnesses also took the stand during the hearings, including representatives from the anti-corruption unit. They confirmed that the defendant’s lawyers had indeed offered to reach an agreement with the prosecution, which would have involved admitting guilt and paying a fine in exchange for a reduced sentence. Attempts to delay the proceedings and new episodes related to González Amador’s financial operations during the pandemic were also mentioned.
Technical issues and attempts to dispute the charges
The second part of the hearing was devoted to technical details, specifically the issue of the prosecutor general changing mobile devices. The defense maintained that such replacements were routine and not related to any attempt to destroy evidence. A representative from the prosecutor’s office IT support confirmed that changing phones is standard practice for agency employees.
At the conclusion of the hearing, information was shared about how and when prosecutors first learned about the possible case being opened against García Ortiz himself. According to the spokesperson, rumors had been circulating long before the official announcement, and the confirmation came directly from the accused several days before the proceedings began.
The trial is ongoing. In the coming days, new testimonies are expected, and possibly some unexpected twists in this high-profile case, which has already sparked widespread public debate and raised questions about the transparency of Spain’s law enforcement agencies.
