On June 14, 2025, the Guardia Civil in Spain finalized details of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption, with Mallorca identified as a central location in the scandal. The probe, initially sparked by the ”caso Mascarillas” investigation into mask procurement contracts during the 2020 pandemic state of alarm, has expanded to include public works contracts. A 490-page report from the UCO (Central Operational Unit) details the scope, revealing contracts beyond mask purchases, implicating high-profile figures. Santos Cerdán, the PSOE’s secretary of organization, resigned earlier this week after being linked to the case, particularly following his role in signing the expulsion document for Óscar Puente’s aide, Koldo García. The investigation highlights contracts tied to Soluciones de Gestión y Apoyo a Empresas S.L., a company linked to the scandal. Balearic Islands President Francina Armengol is under scrutiny for alleged ties to the scheme, with WhatsApp messages showing a personal relationship with García. The government has initiated audits of all pandemic-era contracts, totaling an unspecified number, to assess irregularities. Vice-President Antoni Costa confirmed the investigation is ongoing, with potential for further companies and ramifications to emerge. The case has drawn public attention, though no charges have been finalized as of yet.
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