A Madrid court has once again archived the investigation into alleged rigging in the 2021 exams for inspectors and commissioners of the Municipal Police of Madrid. This marks the third time the case has been closed, with the judge stating that the accusations do not go beyond mere suspicion. The investigation had included the current chief of the police force and two former senior officials, along with several agents who passed the exams. Previous provisional closures of the case were overturned by the Madrid Audience to compel the accused individuals to testify.

The alleged irregularities centered around the open selection exams for the positions of inspector and commissioner, previously called intendente. There were suspicions regarding potential collusion between successful candidates and members of the examination panel, as well as connections to a police academy run by relatives of a commissioner. This raised concerns about the integrity of the selection process and the fairness of recruitment within the Municipal Police.

The repeated archive of the case highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability within the police recruitment process. While the judge has dismissed the serious allegations, the pattern of closures and revocations suggests a contentious legal battle over the integrity of the exams, which could have wider implications for public trust in the police and legal system in Spain, particularly in the context of ongoing discussions about police reform and oversight.