Spanish justice imposes restraining order on wife of President Sánchez over alleged corruption
A magistrate has restricted the freedom of movement of Begoña Gómez, requiring her to remain within Spanish territory whilst a case is conducted into alleged crimes of embezzlement and abuse of influence.
Spanish justice imposes restraining order on wife of President Sánchez over alleged corruption
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has issued a ruling requiring Begoña Gómez, spouse of the head of the Spanish government, to remain within the country's borders. The precautionary measure, notified on 20 June, is part of a criminal procedure in which the defendant faces charges related to alleged corrupt acts.
According to the court's decision, Gómez must deposit her travel documents and appear before judicial officers fortnightly until the trial takes place. Border authorities and airports, both civilian and military, have been instructed to prevent any departure from the territory. The date of the trial has not yet been determined.
The judicial investigation dates back to April 2024, when the same magistrate opened proceedings to clarify whether the president's wife had used her position to obtain personal gain. In April of this year, the prosecution formally charged her with embezzlement of public funds, bribery, abuse of influence and administrative misconduct.
The core of the investigation centres on a university chair managed jointly by Gómez at the Complutense University of Madrid. Investigators are examining whether state funds and institutional contacts were used to promote private business interests. The initial complaint was filed by an anti-corruption association close to far-right political groups.
Following the opening of the case, Pedro Sánchez briefly interrupted his government activities in 2024 to consider whether to remain in his position. Since then, the defendant has maintained her innocence and the prime minister has dismissed the charges as a political manoeuvre aimed at weakening his administration.
Source: BFM
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