The keywords of the scandal that erupted in Spain could serve as a synopsis for a movie: politicians and businessmen are involved in a scheme that involves paying parties with prostitutes, cocaine and Viagra. Details revealed by the Spanish press in recent days reveal a network of alleged corruption at the national and former PSOE deputy levels, with three months to go before Spanish regional elections.
The scheme is based on a network of corruption alleged to have taken place between the last months of 2020 and the first half of 2021, in which Canarian businessmen associated with agriculture and livestock offered favors and favors to people deemed influential and highly influential. State of National Policy. These entrepreneurs – at least 12 people are involved – need to be part of, for example, to guarantee some grant or license or to be exempt from some process or, on the other hand, to get favorable business contracts or support. ZEC’s, Canary Islands Special Zone. , which has a favorable tax regime.
Now, various suspects are facing charges of passive corruption, influence peddling, money laundering, forged documents and criminal association. Juan Bernardo Fuentes Curbelo, the main defendant and PSOE deputy who had to resign from office – even after much pressure – was acquitted after being heard and says he is a “victim” with a clear conscience.
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