Spanish authorities expanded an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption within the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), focusing on financial irregularities tied to party operations. The probe, initiated last month, centers on claims of illicit funding amounting to approximately five million euros, involving contracts and donations allegedly funneled through party headquarters in Ferraz, Madrid. Recent developments include the appointment of Rebeca Torró as the new Secretary of Organization, replacing Santos Cerdán, who is currently detained pending trial on related charges. Torró’s appointment, announced on July 4, has drawn scrutiny after reports emerged on July 11 that she is under investigation by Spain’s Anti-Fraud Office for alleged improper contract awards during her tenure as a regional official in Valencia. The investigation has also implicated two former Secretaries of Organization, with evidence including messages, audio recordings, and documents detailing questionable financial transactions. Over 1,350 pages of evidence have been compiled, with authorities issuing more than 200 subpoenas to party officials and associates. Separately, the Spanish Supreme Court on July 1 confirmed the investigation’s scope, targeting senior PSOE figures for potential mismanagement of funds. The party has stated it is cooperating fully, while no formal charges have been filed against Torró as of this date. Public and political reactions, as noted in posts found on X, indicate ongoing debate, though details remain inconclusive pending further legal proceedings.
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