The National Court of Spain has instructed the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard to carry out a review of the materials confiscated from former PSOE member Leire Díez. This order by Judge Santiago Pedraz comes in the context of an investigation into Vicente Fernández Guerrero, the former president of the State Society of Industrial Participations (SEPI), who is under investigation for alleged contract rigging worth 132 million euros. The judge is requesting a separation between materials relevant to the case and personal materials belonging to Díez.

In the order, which EL PAÍS has accessed, Judge Pedraz specifies that the agents must present to the court "all original seized materials" and refrain from using the contents until the review has been completed. This decision reflects the legal principle that ensures no unauthorized use of materials is made, especially when they may contain private information unrelated to the case at hand.

The defense team of Leire Díez requested this action, highlighting concerns about the potential misuse of sensitive personal data that could be mixed with evidence pertinent to the ongoing investigation. The outcome of this case may have significant implications for the political landscape and for how investigations are carried out in Spain, especially regarding sensitive materials involving political figures.