A judge at the Spanish National Court has opened a separate investigation into former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged tax fraud and smuggling related to jewelry found in his office.
Key points
- The jewelry, discovered during a May 19 search of Zapatero's office, has been preliminarily valued at 1.3 million euros by the Ansorena jewelry house.
- Zapatero's representatives had previously estimated the value of the items to be between 30,000 and 50,000 euros.
- The investigation is part of the broader 'Plus Ultra' case, which centers on allegations of influence peddling regarding a government rescue of the airline.
- Judge José Luis Calama has scheduled Zapatero to be questioned regarding these new charges during his existing court appearances on June 17 and 18.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile former head of government and raises significant questions regarding unexplained wealth and potential tax evasion linked to a controversial state-funded corporate rescue.
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