Álvaro Gallego, the driver of businesswoman Carmen Pano, testified in the Audiencia Nacional that he drove her to the vicinity of the PSOE headquarters while carrying 'bundles of 50 euro notes'. This statement comes amid an investigation into Pano and associates for alleged fraud in the hydrocarbons sector. Despite his assertion that he did not see her enter the building, Gallego suggested he presumed she had done so.

The case revolves around Pano's claim that she delivered two bags containing cash at the PSOE's national headquarters. The investigation includes other individuals, such as commission agent Víctor de Aldama and businessman Claudio Rivas, both of whom are also implicated in the fraud allegations. The testimony of Gallego is crucial for clarifying the circumstances surrounding these cash transactions and the interactions tied to leading political figures in Spain.

This case raises significant questions about corruption in political funding and the transparency of financial dealings within major political parties. As the investigation unfolds, it could have substantial implications for the PSOE and contribute to ongoing discussions regarding reform in political finance and public trust in government institutions.