Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

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.

The Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard has produced a report highlighting the analysis of devices seized from former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera. The investigators assert that Koldo García, a former personal advisor to the Transport Minister, utilized Pardo de Vera to carry out alleged manipulations of public contracts. This claim stems from new evidence, including messages found on Pardo de Vera's devices that contradict her previous statements during investigations related to García.

In the context of this investigation, it has been noted that the judge overseeing the National Court's inquiries into various corruption cases has requested additional support, reflecting the expansion of the probes into public works irregularities. The report from the Judicial Police juxtaposes the testimonies given by Pardo de Vera regarding the Koldo case with the content of the messages retrieved from her electronic devices, suggesting significant inconsistencies in her account.

As the investigation progresses, it raises critical questions about the integrity of public procurement processes in Spain, particularly concerning how the intertwining of political influence and business dealings could lead to corruption. The ramifications of these findings could impact not only those directly involved but potentially affect public trust in national institutions responsible for transparency and accountability in governmental contracts.

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