Begoña Gómez, wife of Pedro Sánchez, now faces five charges, including a new one for embezzlement alongside her advisor Cristina Álvarez. They are summoned to testify on September 11 for the alleged misuse of public funds at La Moncloa.
The judicial investigation into Begoña Gómez, the spouse of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has taken a new turn with the charge of embezzlement of public funds, bringing the total accusations against her to five. According to OK Diario, Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has called Gómez and her advisor at La Moncloa, Cristina Álvarez, to testify as investigated parties on September 11, in a case that continues to generate headlines and debates over transparency in high offices.
What are the crimes now attributed to Begoña Gómez? According to La Razón, the list includes embezzlement, influence peddling, business corruption, misappropriation, and another charge related to irregularities in contracts. This expansion focuses on the alleged misuse of Álvarez, a civil servant paid with public funds, for private tasks such as sending emails in support of Gómez’s personal projects.
What is the basis for this new charge? A report from Europa Press details that the magistrate found sufficient evidence after reviewing documentation, despite initially dismissing this line of inquiry back in May. Álvarez, hired as an advisor at La Moncloa, allegedly engaged in communications related to unofficial scholarships and sponsorships, which could constitute a diversion of state resources.
What is the origin of this case? According to EL MUNDO, the investigation began in April 2024 following a complaint by Manos Limpias, citing irregularities in contracts awarded to companies connected to Gómez’s acquaintances. She has already testified twice, and this judicial step intensifies scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest surrounding the government.
This development highlights the complexities in managing public funds and keeps the focus on how high-profile cases are resolved within the Spanish judicial system, with potential political implications as the date for the testimony approaches.
