The public company Tragsa has admitted to substantial shortcomings in the supervision of Jéssica Rodríguez, the former partner of ex-Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, who was employed between March 2 and September 1, 2021. This situation has raised concerns about possible favoritism and improper management of public contracts. Tragsa attributed these shortcomings, at least in part, to the "pressure exerted by the external client," which in this case was Adif, the Spanish state-owned railway company.

The investigation stems from the so-called Koldo case, which examines the alleged irregular hiring of Rodríguez in Tragsa and another public company, Ineco. In her testimony before the Supreme Court, Rodríguez acknowledged receiving approximately €43,978 from both companies without having performed any actual work. This admission has fueled the inquiry into how public resources were potentially misused and the extent of the responsibility of those involved, particularly focusing on the high-profile connections that may have influenced her employment.

These revelations come at a time when public scrutiny of civil service appointments and public spending is particularly heightened in Spain, with calls for greater transparency and accountability in the procurement process. The implications for Tragsa and its stakeholders could be significant as the investigation unfolds, potentially affecting future hiring practices and broader public perceptions of integrity in government contracts.