Spanish PM Sanchez denies knowing about plot to derail corruption probes into his party
Police say the alleged network sought to influence prosecutors and Civil Guard officers as documents and recordings deepened scrutiny of Socialist Party officials.
- On Friday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied knowledge of an alleged plot to derail corruption investigations into his Socialist Party, calling his government 'clean' while attending an EU summit in Montenegro.
- A High Court judge ordered the surrender of documents from Socialist Party headquarters following police searches on May 27, intensifying scrutiny of former organization secretary Santos Cerdan and activist Leire Diez.
- Investigators allege a structured organization led by Diez and Cerdan aimed to influence legal proceedings, with recorded conversations mentioning an order that 'everything must be cleaned up' allegedly from Sánchez.
- Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska stated on Friday that Mercedes Gonzalez 'had no contact with Leire during which there was any conversation, any link to the plot,' as the Civil Guard denied interference allegations.
- Sánchez, who took power eight years ago promising to clean up politics, rebuffed resignation calls and asserted that ongoing graft cases are part of a campaign to oust him.
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Spanish Prime Minister Denies Involvement in Corruption Probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has denied any involvement or knowledge of a plot to interfere with corruption investigations related to his Socialist Party. The case focuses on several party officials suspected of influencing decisions and undermining legal proceedings. Sanchez maintains his party's integrity, distancing himself from the allegations.
Spanish PM Sanchez denies knowing about plot to derail corruption probes into his party
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday denied knowing about an alleged plot to derail investigations into corruption cases dogging his Socialist Party, saying he was disappointed and outraged by it.
Spain's PM denies knowledge of plot to silence corruption probes
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday distanced himself from an alleged plot to sabotage investigations into his entourage and Socialist party that has intensified pressure on a government already beset by legal woes.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez categorically denied on Friday (5/6) that he knew about an alleged conspiracy aimed at derailing investigations into corruption cases for the Socialist Party…More...
Spanish PM denies any knowledge of suspected scheme targeting corruption probes
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday firmly denied any connection to an alleged effort to interfere with investigations involving his inner circle and the Socialist Party (PSOE), as controversy surrounding the claims continued to intensify pressure on his government. The affair has gathered momentum following allegations involving former PSOE activist Leire Díez. The case took a significant turn after police officers entered the party’…
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