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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The eternal (and corrupt) traffic jam of the Centenary Bridge: it was born small and its expansion, 'bitten' by Koldo and company, is stalled and without a date

The article reveals corruption linked to the stalled expansion of the Centenary Bridge in Seville, implicating former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán and associates in a scheme to siphon funds from the construction contract.

Mar 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court takes the first step to seize a €60,000 bond from Ábalos and Koldo García

The Supreme Court of Spain has initiated proceedings to seize a €60,000 bond from former minister José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor Koldo García due to their failure to pay the specified amount linked to the judicial process regarding a masks scandal.

Mar 20 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court activates the asset seizure of Ábalos and Koldo for not presenting the €60,000 bond required in December

The Supreme Court of Spain has initiated the asset seizure process against José Luis Ábalos and Koldo García for failing to provide a required €60,000 bond.

Mar 20 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Air Europa has 205 million dollars blocked in Venezuela despite hiring Aldama to repatriate them

Air Europa is unable to repatriate 205 million dollars from Venezuela due to currency restrictions, even after hiring Víctor de Aldama to help with the situation.

Mar 19 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Acciona tries to avoid prosecution in the 'Koldo case' with a report to Anti-Corruption: 'The modus operandi used was undetectable'

Acciona's internal report to Anti-Corruption aims to mitigate the potential prosecution over its involvement in the Koldo case, which has already implicated several former executives of the company.

Mar 19 • 00:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tragsa acknowledges "relevant shortcomings" in controls over Ábalos' ex-partner, blaming "pressure" from Adif

Tragsa has conceded significant deficiencies in the oversight of Jéssica Rodríguez, linked to pressure from Adif during her employment due to her relationship with former minister José Luis Ábalos.

Mar 18 • 15:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The former director general of Highways received 25,000 from one of the companies under suspicion in the 'Koldo case'

The former director general of Highways, Javier Herrero, is implicated in the Koldo case regarding fraudulent contracting practices, having received payments from a company involved in a contract awarded to a consortium he oversaw.

Mar 17 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO detects a payment to the former director of Highways from a construction company benefiting from the works under investigation in the 'Koldo case'

Investigators are probing a suspicious payment from a construction company to the former director of Highways, linked to public contracts being investigated.

Mar 17 • 18:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Armengol asks the Supreme Court to testify in writing in the 'Koldo case'

Francina Armengol has requested to testify in writing before the Supreme Court regarding the 'Koldo case' trial.

Mar 16 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PP promotes the appearance of 'Julito' Martínez, possible frontman of Zapatero, in the 'Koldo case' commission

The Popular Party in Spain is calling for Julito Martínez, a possible frontman for former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, to appear before a Senate commission investigating the Koldo case.

Mar 14 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The State General Intervention detects irregularities in the 11 contracts of Adif and Highways under suspicion in the 'Koldo case'

A report reveals irregularities in contracts awarded by Adif and the General Directorate of Highways linked to the 'Koldo case', implicating former officials and highlighting widespread corruption in public contracts.

Mar 11 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Koldo García refuses to testify before the Parliament of Navarra: 'Let them have their moment of glory in this media circus'

Koldo García has declined to testify before the Parliament of Navarra, dismissing the inquiry as a media circus and claiming that he will prove the allegations against him are false.

Mar 11 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP demands a public judicial summons for the "fixer" of Plus Ultra after not locating him through Interior

The PP demands the judicial summons of Julio Martínez Martínez, a key figure in the Plus Ultra case, after the Interior Ministry has failed to locate him.

Mar 5 • 13:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court declares itself competent to judge former minister Ábalos over the mask scandal and rejects sending the case to the Audience

The Supreme Court of Spain will judge former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor Koldo García over alleged corruption related to pandemic mask contracts.

Mar 4 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court confirms it will judge Ábalos, Koldo García, and Aldama in April for the mask scandal

The Supreme Court of Spain has confirmed that it will begin the trial of former Minister José Luis Ábalos and two others in April regarding the alleged procurement scandal involving masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 4 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A tax advisor admits to issuing false invoices to Acciona from a restaurant in Pamplona to 'help' Koldo García

Miguel Moreno Purroy, a tax advisor, admitted to issuing false invoices for a restaurant in Pamplona to financially assist Koldo García during a parliamentary investigation in Navarra.

Mar 3 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO claims that Koldo García "took advantage" of former Adif chief Pardo de Vera to rig contracts

The UCO has released a report alleging that Koldo García exploited the influence of former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera to manipulate public contracts.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP summons Zapatero to testify in the Senado commission on the Koldo case during the Castilla y León campaign

The Popular Party has summoned former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero to appear before the Senate's Koldo case commission on March 2, coinciding with the campaign for the Castilla y León elections.

Feb 19 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ábalos, Koldo and Mazón, in the spotlight of the Fallas

The Valencia 'Exposición del ninot' showcases satirical art pieces that address issues like corruption and housing crisis, set for burning during the Fallas festival.

Feb 18 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Koldo García and Claudia Montes will file mutual lawsuits for defamation and slander after failing to reach a conciliatory agreement

Koldo García and Claudia Montes are set to file mutual defamation and slander lawsuits against each other after failing to reach a settlement during a conciliation attempt.

Feb 16 • 12:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Quick guide to the 'Koldo case': the characters, the plots, and a deferred outcome

The Koldo case involves alleged corruption associated with mask purchases during the pandemic and has escalated to multiple legal investigations involving key political figures in Spain.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ábalos and Koldo García join forces in the first hearing for the 'mask case' to avoid trial in the Supreme Court

Ábalos and Koldo García appeared at the preliminary hearing for a trial concerning alleged fraudulent mask purchases during the pandemic, seeking to annul the proceedings against them.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Koldo García Requests a Face-off with Aldama and to Undergo a Polygraph in the Preliminary Hearing at the Supreme Court

Koldo García has requested a face-to-face meeting with Aldama and to take a polygraph during the preliminary hearing of his trial at the Supreme Court of Spain.

Feb 12 • 11:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court prevents Cerdán from attending the hearing of Ábalos and Koldo regarding the mask trial

The Supreme Court of Spain has denied former PSOE Secretary Santos Cerdán's request to attend a preliminary hearing related to the mask trial of former minister José Luis Ábalos and advisor Koldo García.

Feb 12 • 08:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ábalos, Koldo García, and Aldama appear for the first time before the Supreme Court before the tribunal that will judge them

José Luis Ábalos, Koldo García, and Víctor de Aldama made their first appearance before the Supreme Court as they face charges related to a scandal involving the purchase of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Ábalos and Koldo leave prison 77 days later to attend an unprecedented hearing in the Supreme Court

Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his assistant Koldo García have been ordered to attend a preliminary hearing in person at the Supreme Court after spending 77 days in prison.

Feb 12 • 00:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Madrid Court rejects investigating whether Cerdán lied in the Senate about his relationship with Koldo García

The Madrid Court decides not to investigate claims that Santos Cerdán lied in his Senate testimony regarding his relationship with Koldo García, following the prosecution's advice.

Feb 10 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Koldo García asks the Supreme Court to send the mask trial to the National Court after Ábalos' resignation from the seat

Koldo García has petitioned the Supreme Court to transfer his mask trial, citing a lack of jurisdiction following the resignation of former minister José Luis Ábalos.

Feb 10 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Who Cares About the Victims?

The article discusses the case of Paco Salazar, an ex-advisor of Pedro Sánchez accused of sexual harassment, who failed to appear before a PSOE investigation committee amid ongoing foreign trips, though he did find time for another commission related to the 'Koldo case.'

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court compels Ábalos and Koldo García to appear in person at the hearing on the 12th

The Supreme Court has ordered former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García to attend a hearing in person, rejecting their requests to participate via videoconference due to medical issues.

Feb 5 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court requires Ábalos and Koldo García to attend the preliminary hearing of the mask trial in person

The Supreme Court mandates former minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García to attend the preliminary hearing related to the mask trial in person rather than via videoconference from prison.

Feb 5 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Paco Salazar Appears in the Senate Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

Paco Salazar has appeared before the Senate to address allegations of sexual harassment linked to the Koldo case.

Feb 5 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Francisco Salazar appears before the Senate commission of the 'Koldo case'

Former high official Francisco Salazar testified before the Senate investigation into the 'Koldo case', indicating he has no knowledge of a vehicle associated with Pedro Sánchez, amidst claims he possesses critical information about alleged misconduct by the PSOE.

Feb 5 • 08:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Chief of Staff of Reyes Maroto denies to the judge that he reported to the Minister of Industry about his dealings with Koldo García

The Chief of Staff of former Minister Reyes Maroto denied in court that he informed the then Minister of Industry about his interactions with Koldo García linked to the hydrocarbon investigation.

Feb 4 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court sends the investigation of Cerdán, Ábalos, and Koldo to the National Court for alleged public works riggings

The Supreme Court has forwarded the investigation of former minister José Luis Ábalos and others to the National Court regarding allegations of rigging in public works contracts.

Feb 2 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court sends the investigation of Cerdán, Ábalos, and Koldo García over public works rigging to the National Court

The Supreme Court has referred an investigation regarding alleged rigging in public works awards, involving former PSOE organization secretaries José Luis Ábalos and Santos Cerdán, to the National Court following Ábalos' resignation from his parliamentary seat last week.

Feb 2 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court considers April, after Holy Week, to try Ábalos and Koldo

The Supreme Court plans to hold a trial in April for former minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García, following a preliminary hearing set for February 6.

Jan 16 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court plans to hold the trial for Ábalos, Koldo García and Aldama in April

The Supreme Court is set to hold a trial in April for former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, his ex-advisor Koldo García, and the alleged intermediary Victor de Aldama, following a preliminary hearing in February to address defense requests for nullity.

Jan 16 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Ana Rosa is left 'knocked out' by Koldo's 'insolent' revelation about the PSOE: 'That is taken to the Civil Guard'

Ana Rosa Quintana was stunned by Koldo's shocking statement regarding the PSOE during her show.

Jan 16 • 09:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court responds to Koldo García and rejects the demand for bail from Aldama as well

The Supreme Court has denied Koldo García's request for bail from Víctor de Aldama, citing Aldama's better economic situation.

Jan 15 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The judge rules out imposing bail on Aldama, as requested by Koldo for his "exuberant economic capacity"

A judge has dismissed Koldo García's request for bail to be imposed on Aldama, stating that the accused ministerial advisor lacks legitimacy to make such a request.

Jan 15 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court reviews the decision to send Ábalos and Koldo García to prison due to 'extreme' flight risk

The Supreme Court is reviewing the decision to provisionally imprison former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor Koldo García due to concerns about their potential flight risk attributed to their financial means and contacts.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

This will be the court that will judge Ábalos, Koldo, and Aldama for the 'mask case'

The Supreme Court has formed a balanced panel of conservatives and progressives to judge former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, his advisor Koldo García, and businessman Víctor de Aldama, over alleged bribery for public contracts during the pandemic.

Jan 14 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Koldo and Ábalos stop sharing a cell in Soto del Real prison

Koldo García and José Luis Ábalos no longer share a cell in the Madrid prison of Soto del Real after a period of adaptation, amid García's claims of 'lawfare' and warnings of a potential 'mock trial'.

Jan 14 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Koldo points to 'lawfare' and warns that the trial could be a 'charade'

Koldo García raises concerns about 'lawfare,' suggesting that the upcoming trial may not be genuine and has filed a complaint with the General Council of the Judiciary.

Jan 14 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Koldo García asks the Supreme Court for Aldama to jointly cover the required bonds

Koldo García is requesting the Supreme Court to hold Aldama jointly responsible for the required financial guarantees while mentioning Aldama's significant economic capacity.

Jan 13 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Koldo García claims that Aldama should face his bail for masks given his 'exuberant economic capacity'

Koldo García seeks to compel businessman Víctor de Aldama to pay a 60,000 euro bail imposed by the Supreme Court judge for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for mask contracts during the pandemic.

Jan 13 • 10:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Koldo García asks the Supreme Court to also require bail from Aldama for the mask trial

Koldo García has requested that the Supreme Court impose bail on businessman Víctor de Aldama, similar to what was done with him and José Luis Ábalos, regarding the trial over alleged illegal contracts for purchasing masks.

Jan 13 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court demands Ábalos and Koldo €60,000 bail for the Mask Case trial

The Supreme Court demands €60,000 bail from former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and Koldo in connection with the alleged mask scandal, warning that failure to provide the amount will lead to asset seizures.

Jan 12 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court asks Ábalos and Koldo to pay the 60,000 euro bail for the mask trial

The Supreme Court has requested that former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor Koldo García pay a 60,000 euro bail ahead of their trial for alleged bribery related to contracts for purchasing sanitary material during the pandemic.

Jan 12 • 13:54 UTC

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