Isabel Pardo de Vera, former president of ADIF, has publicly contradicted the assertions made by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard, which accused her of deleting data from her mobile phone. In a statement to the judge involved in the Koldo case at the National Court, Pardo de Vera clarified that she did not delete any data and that she returned her mobile device upon leaving her public office. This statement is critical as it challenges the investigation's claims regarding potential tampering with evidence.

Pardo de Vera is currently under investigation for five crimes linked to corruption involving public works and personnel hiring in state-owned companies. She refuted any implication in the controversial procurement of masks, stating her role was limited to merely facilitating contact with individuals from the Ministry of Transport, led by José Luis Ábalos. This defense seems aimed at distancing herself from the mounting allegations against her.

This situation continues to evolve within the broader context of ongoing investigations into corruption in Spain, particularly in public procurement practices that have garnered significant public interest. Pardo de Vera's statements may have implications not only for her personal legal standing but also for the scrutiny of procurement processes within public institutions.