Passport seizure and travel ban for Spanish Prime Minister's wife

In the corruption investigation into Begona Gomez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, the court has imposed new judicial control measures. Gomez's passport has been seized, she is prohibited from traveling abroad, and she has been ordered to report to the court twice a month.

JUDICIAL CONTROL DECISION FROM THE COURT

In the corruption investigation into Begona Gomez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, the court has ordered the surrender of her passport, prohibited her from leaving the country, and mandated that she report to the court twice a month.

Gomez is accused of using her influence as the Prime Minister's wife to help certain companies secure public contracts. Gomez denies all allegations, maintaining that she has not committed any irregularities.

PREPARATIONS FOR APPEAL

Sources close to Gomez, speaking to the Spanish newspaper El Pais, stated that the judicial control decisions, including the seizure of her passport, will be appealed.

The Socialist Party also stated on its X account that Begona Gomez has been under "judicial and political pressure" for nearly two years. The party argued that the latest decision is a new phase of this process.

POLITICAL IMPACT OF THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

While it is noted that the case was initiated by far-right circles opposed to Prime Minister Sanchez's party, the investigation is considered one of the files increasing political pressure on the government.

Although Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's name does not appear in the file, Sanchez had previously stated that the allegations were part of a political attempt to remove him from office.

NAMES CLOSE TO SANCHEZ ALSO UNDER INVESTIGATION

On the other hand, investigations are also being conducted into some senior officials of the Socialist Party and Sanchez's former transport minister due to bribery allegations linked to public tenders, energy contracts, and mask purchases during the pandemic. These individuals also deny the accusations.

Furthermore, it has been reported that the Spanish Supreme Court has launched an inquiry into former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. It is alleged that Zapatero engaged in lobbying activities before public institutions on behalf of certain parties, including the airline company Plus Ultra, to gain benefits, while the former prime minister denies the accusations.

News Source: 12punto