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A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on corruption-related charges after a two-year investigation that has become one of the biggest political controversies facing Spain's government. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado also ordered Gómez to surrender her passport, barred her from leaving Spain, and directed her to report to court twice a month while awaiting trial.
Gómez faces allegations including influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds. Prosecutors allege she used her position as the prime minister's wife to secure advantages linked to her work at the Complutense University of Madrid, including a university chair and projects involving publicly funded software. Businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés and her former adviser Cristina Álvarez are also due to face trial. All three deny wrongdoing.
According to reports, the investigation began after complaints filed by the far-right pressure group Manos Limpias, which accused Gómez of improperly influencing public contracts and business decisions. The case has remained highly controversial, with critics arguing it is politically motivated while supporters say it raises legitimate questions about the use of public office and influence.
Prime Minister Sánchez has not been accused of any crime and has repeatedly defended his wife, describing the investigation as part of a campaign by political opponents and sections of the judiciary to undermine his government. Spain's ruling Socialist Party has similarly denounced the proceedings as political persecution.
The ruling comes at a difficult time for Sánchez, whose administration is already facing several corruption investigations involving current and former allies. Opposition parties have seized on the case to demand greater accountability and, in some instances, early elections.
No trial date has yet been announced, but the decision marks the most serious legal setback so far for the Spanish prime minister's inner circle.
Source & Image Courtesy: The guardian
