In a surprise shift in Spanish politics, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been called as a witness in the investigation into his wife, Begoña Gómez. The judge granted a request from the far-right Vox party, which filed charges last week after Begoña Gómez refused to testify. The judge will travel to the official Moncloa residence at 11 a.m. to make a statement.
the last call The appointment of President Pedro Sánchez as a witness in the investigation into his wife, Begoña Gómez, represents a significant moment in Spanish legal history. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has issued an order calling on Sánchez to testify on July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
The testimony will be taken in accordance with Article 413, paragraph 12 of the Spanish Code of Criminal Procedure. This means that the judge will go to Sánchez’s official office and his home in the presidential complex in Moncloa. This method ensures that the dignity of the presidency is preserved, while at the same time protecting the integrity of the judicial investigation.
He. She research It focuses primarily on Begoña Gomez, but the involvement of Pedro Sanchez as a witness raises questions about the scope and seriousness of the case. The judge said on Monday that it would be useful and important to obtain a statement from the wife of the person under investigation. He is investigating possible influence peddling crimes, without specifically indicating the consequences of the case.
The judge of the 41st Court of Madrid has been investigating the wife of the Spanish Prime Minister and her professional activities for months. This investigation began after the far-right pseudo-union Manos Limpias filed a complaint based on newspaper articles, including a hoax about a fake subsidy given to Begoña Gomez.
Since then, the judge has considered different investigation options, ranging from the more than €400 million bailout of Air Europa, to the public awards of businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés and, most recently, her activities as a professor at the Complutense University.
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