Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published Monday. The probe is one of several corruption cases that have embroiled the Socialist leader’s family and former allies, putting pressure on his minority coalition government.Judge Juan Carlos Peinado opened the investigation in April 2024 to determine whether Gomez had exploited her position as Sanchez’s wife for private gain, which she and the prime minister deny.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pezeshkian-warns-macron-of-broad-consequences-if-hormuz-is-threatened-says-iran-open-to-negotiations-but-1776133943246">Pezeshkian warns Macron of 'broad consequences' if Hormuz is threatened, says Iran open to negotiations but...</a>The case centers on the creation and management of a chair at Madrid’s Complutense University that was co-directed by Gomez, as well as the alleged use of public resources and personal connections to advance private interests.Peinado said his investigation had found sufficient indications of criminal conduct by Gomez, 55, according to a ruling dated April 11 that was made public on Monday.He formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds, the ruling added."The chair served as a means of private professional development for the person under investigation," the judge wrote.It is now up to the courts to decide whether Gómez will stand trial.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-a-backstab-to-the-resistance-hezbollah-demands-lebanon-cancel-futile-washington-talks-with-israel-1776127517762">'A backstab to the resistance': Hezbollah demands Lebanon cancel 'futile' Washington talks with Israel</a>Gomez, who is on an official visit to China with Sanchez, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.Sanchez has dismissed the allegations against his wife as an attempt by the right wing to undermine his government. Opposition parties have called for his resignation.The case originated from a complaint filed by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties.The prime minister’s brother, David Sanchez, has also been indicted in a separate investigation into alleged influence peddling tied to his hiring by a regional government.Sanchez’s former right-hand man and former transport minister, Jose Luis Abalos, went on trial this month over alleged kickbacks linked to public contracts.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

Spain’s First Lady now at the centre of a corruption case: A court has formally charged Begona Gomez with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation. Scroll down to read more.


Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published Monday. The probe is one of several corruption cases that have embroiled the Socialist leader’s family and former allies, putting pressure on his minority coalition government. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado opened the investigation in April 2024 to determine whether Gomez had exploited her position as Sanchez’s wife for private gain, which she and the prime minister deny. Also read | Pezeshkian warns Macron of 'broad consequences' if Hormuz is threatened, says Iran open to negotiations but... The case centers on the creation and management of a chair at Madrid’s Complutense University that was co-directed by Gomez, as well as the alleged use of public resources and personal connections to advance private interests. Peinado said his investigation had found sufficient indications of criminal conduct by Gomez, 55, according to a ruling dated April 11 that was made public on Monday. He formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds, the ruling added. "The chair served as a means of private professional development for the person under investigation," the judge wrote. It is now up to the courts to decide whether Gómez will stand trial. Also read | 'A backstab to the resistance': Hezbollah demands Lebanon cancel 'futile' Washington talks with Israel Gomez, who is on an official visit to China with Sanchez, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Sanchez has dismissed the allegations against his wife as an attempt by the right wing to undermine his government. Opposition parties have called for his resignation. The case originated from a complaint filed by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties. The prime minister’s brother, David Sanchez, has also been indicted in a separate investigation into alleged influence peddling tied to his hiring by a regional government. Sanchez’s former right-hand man and former transport minister, Jose Luis Abalos, went on trial this month over alleged kickbacks linked to public contracts. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Spain’s First Lady now at the centre of a corruption case: A court has formally charged Begona Gomez with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation. Scroll down to read more. &nbsp;

Spanish PM's wife Begona Gomez formally charged with corruption after two-year investigation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez may tender his resignation Monday (Apr 29) amidst allegations of corruption against his wife&nbsp;Begoña&nbsp;Gómez. Earlier, a court in Madrid opened an investigation against Gómez following a complaint by a self-styled trade&nbsp;union,&nbsp;called Manos Limpias (Clean Hands). The group is known to have links to the Spanish right-wing.

As Sánchez comes under heavy attack by opposition, the Spanish socialist leader has accused his rivals of waging continuous “harassment and bullying operation” against him and his&nbsp;family,&nbsp;in a letter that he wrote last week. Now, on Monday, the leader could decide on the future of his political career.

“Now that we’ve reached this point, the question I quite legitimately ask myself is: is it all worth it? I sincerely don’t know,” the prime minister wrote in his letter. “I need to stop and think about it.”

“We often forget that there are people behind politicians,” he wrote. “I’m not all embarrassed to say that I’m a man who’s deeply in love with his wife and who has to live with the helplessness of seeing all the mud that’s slung at her every single day.”

<h2>‘My wife innocent’</h2>

PM Sánchez has stressed that his wife is innocent and has been a victim of a smear campaign by his political right-wing opponents and media.&nbsp;

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He has alleged that the conservative People’s Party (PP) and the far-right Vox party are colluding with groups like Manos Limpias and the media to run a campaign against his family.

<h2>Killing Sánchez ‘politically’</h2>

Sánchez believes his rivals&nbsp;on&nbsp;are on a mission to kill his political career. On Friday (Apr 26), two major Spanish newspapers published audio and transcripts of a 2014 meeting between a senior PP minister and a former police officer allegedly discussing plans to spy on Gómez’s father and kill Sánchez ‘politically’.

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A twist came as Manos Limpias group&nbsp;on Thursday&nbsp;admitted its complaint against Gómez may have&nbsp;been based&nbsp;on misleading media reports.&nbsp;However, a day later, another right-wing&nbsp;group,&nbsp;named Hazte Oír (Make Yourself Heard) filed a new complaint against her for alleged influence-peddling.

(With inputs from agencies)

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez may tender his resignation Monday (Apr 29) amidst allegations of corruption against his wife Begoña Gómez. Earlier, a court in Madrid opened an investigation against Gómez following a complaint by a self-styled trade union, called Manos Limpias (Clean Hands).

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez may tender his resignation Monday (Apr 29) amidst allegations of corruption against his wife Begoña Gómez. Earlier, a court in Madrid opened an investigation against Gómez following a complaint by a self-styled trade union, called Manos Limpias (Clean Hands). The group is known to have links to the Spanish right-wing. As Sánchez comes under heavy attack by opposition, the Spanish socialist leader has accused his rivals of waging continuous “harassment and bullying operation” against him and his family, in a letter that he wrote last week. Now, on Monday, the leader could decide on the future of his political career. “Now that we’ve reached this point, the question I quite legitimately ask myself is: is it all worth it? I sincerely don’t know,” the prime minister wrote in his letter. “I need to stop and think about it.” “We often forget that there are people behind politicians,” he wrote. “I’m not all embarrassed to say that I’m a man who’s deeply in love with his wife and who has to live with the helplessness of seeing all the mud that’s slung at her every single day.” ‘My wife innocent’ PM Sánchez has stressed that his wife is innocent and has been a victim of a smear campaign by his political right-wing opponents and media. Also read: Spain`s PM Pedro Sanchez considers resignation, halts public duties as wife faces corruption probe He has alleged that the conservative People’s Party (PP) and the far-right Vox party are colluding with groups like Manos Limpias and the media to run a campaign against his family. Killing Sánchez ‘politically’ Sánchez believes his rivals on are on a mission to kill his political career. On Friday (Apr 26), two major Spanish newspapers published audio and transcripts of a 2014 meeting between a senior PP minister and a former police officer allegedly discussing plans to spy on Gómez’s father and kill Sánchez ‘politically’. Watch: Spain reopens Pegasus probe, Spain PM Pedro Sanchez's phone infected by spyware × A twist came as Manos Limpias group on Thursday admitted its complaint against Gómez may have been based on misleading media reports. However, a day later, another right-wing group, named Hazte Oír (Make Yourself Heard) filed a new complaint against her for alleged influence-peddling. (With inputs from agencies)

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez could resign as rivals try to 'kill him politically’

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Spanish PM's wife Begona Gomez formally charged with corruption after two-year investigation

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez could resign as rivals try to 'kill him politically’