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Posted on 04/13/2026 1:42:43 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan
MADRID: 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.
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 Gomez will stand trial.
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.
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How many pairs of shoes does she have?
Socialist.
Guilty.
Looks fixable though.
Uh, standard practice....... Just sayin’........
“I’m sure it’s a total shock that a raging anti-Semitic socialist has a corrupt wife, brother, and family, in general.”
It’s also a certainty that they kept it a complete secret from him lol.
I wonder if he got 10% or did Joe strike a bad deal.
I’d hold out for 20%.
Paging Captain Louis Renault. Captain Louis Renault, please report to the ‘I’m Shocked’ meme studio.
At least she didn’t schtoop Castro and give us a Castro Jr. up in America’s great white hat.....
I agree - at least 20. Joe was a simpleton and easily fooled by his grifting offspring.
Gomez, who is on an official visit to China with Sanchez, has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
One way, or round trip, tickets...
“There’s smoke all around I know,” says the PM. “But there’s no fire, just smoke.”
Good question.
The blame in Spain falls mainly on the dame
She’s not though.
Used to date a girl that could be her twin.
PITA.
Guilty.
Hey, they have Democrats in Spain too.
Snachez recently refused to let the U.S. use their bases or airspace, and as a NATO member nation, he whined about the new agreement for NATO countries to put aside 5% of their GDP to fund their own defense. Spain barely got to the old 2% set in 2014. They got special dispensation, and only have to set aside 3.5% of their GDP for their own defense, and have said they should be able to reach that goal by 2030. Greece is 3.8 times smaller than Spain, yet funds 2.85% of their GDP for their defense. Italy also refused to let the U.S. use their airbases and airspace, and is 2.3 times bigger than Greece, but currently only funds 2% of their own defense.
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