Spanish PM's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules
The judge said the case involves alleged misuse of public resources and influence tied to a university chair, and no trial date has been set.
- On Saturday, Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial on corruption charges and banned her from leaving Spain, requiring passport surrender and twice-monthly court appearances.
- In April, Peinado formally charged Gómez with embezzlement, influence peddling, and corruption regarding her co-direction of a chair at Complutense University and alleged exploitation of her position for private gain.
- A far-right group's complaint initiated the investigation; Peinado stated the chair "served as a means of private professional development" for Gómez when he charged her.
- To enforce the travel ban, the court ordered "instructions shall be issued to all border posts and civilian and military airports," while the Socialist party promoted #IAmWithBegona, denouncing the proceedings as persecution.
- Trials of Jose Luis Abalos and David Sanchez threaten Prime Minister Sanchez's minority coalition; he dismissed the allegations, maintaining "full support" for his mentor, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
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Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, is not allowed to travel abroad until further notice because of corruption charges. The government accuses the judge of political motivation.
Spain is being rocked by one of the biggest political and judicial disputes in recent years. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has decided to prosecute Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on suspicion of influence peddling, business corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation. He has also confiscated her passport, banned her from leaving the country and ordered her to report to court twice a month.
Begonya Gomez is going through a corruption case.
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INTELLINEWSSpain: PM's wife must face corruption trial, judge rules
A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ordered the opening of the main trial (juicio oral) against Gomez, her assistant Cristina Alvarez, and businessman Juan Carlos Barrabes. He also banned Gomez from leaving the country and ordered her to report to court twice a month. The case against Sanchez's wife was initiated by far-right groups, including the conservative and Catholic organization HazteOir. The prime minister has repeatedly insisted that his wife is …
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