Judge Peinado indicts Begoña Gómez on four charges

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has concluded the investigation into Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, formally indicting her on charges of influence peddling, business corruption, embezzlement, and misappropriation.

Key points

• The court dismissed the charge of professional intrusion that was previously part of the investigation.
• The indictment also includes Begoña Gómez's advisor, María Cristina Álvarez, and businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés.
• Parties have been granted a five-day period to submit their positions regarding the opening of an oral trial.
• The legal proceedings originated from a 2024 complaint filed by the organization Manos Limpias.

Why it matters

The indictment of the Prime Minister's spouse represents a significant legal development in a high-profile corruption case that has impacted Spanish political discourse for two years.