Spain: PM's wife must face corruption trial, judge rules
A Madrid court ruled that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must face trial on corruption and influence peddling charges. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving Spain and must surrender her passport. The ruling follows a judge's determination that there is sufficient evidence against her.
What changed
A judge ruled that Begoña Gómez must stand trial and is prohibited from leaving the country.
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Spanish Judge Orders PM's Wife to Stand Trial for Corruption
confidence 95%A Madrid court ruled that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must face trial on corruption and influence peddling charges. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving Spain and must surrender her passport. The ruling follows a judge's determination that there is sufficient evidence against her.
What's confirmed:
- Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial on corruption charges.
- A court in Madrid ruled there is sufficient evidence against Gómez.
- The judge banned Gómez from leaving Spain.
- Gómez is a 55-year-old university director.
- The court ordered Gómez to surrender her passport.
Still unconfirmed:
- The case is politically motivated.
- Gómez is accused of influencing government contracts for technology companies and misusing public funds for a consultant and software.