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Spanish premier Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules

A judge ruled that Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must face trial. Gómez is prohibited from leaving Spain and has surrendered her passport. Prime Minister Sánchez has dismissed claims of widespread corruption within his government.

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Gómez has surrendered her passport following the judicial ruling.

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  1. Begoña Gómez to stand trial for corruption and influence peddling

    A judge ruled that Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must face trial. Gómez is prohibited from leaving Spain and has surrendered her passport. Prime Minister Sánchez has dismissed claims of widespread corruption within his government.

    What's confirmed:

    • Begoña Gómez must stand trial for corruption and influence peddling.
    • Gómez is banned from leaving Spain and must keep her passport in the country.
    • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied allegations of widespread corruption against the Socialists.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • An ex-top aide was jailed for a graft scandal that risks toppling the government.
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  2. Begoña Gómez Ordered to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges

    A judge ruled that Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial for corruption and influence peddling. Gómez is banned from leaving Spain. She denies using her position to obtain work contracts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Begoña Gómez must stand trial on corruption charges.
    • A judge banned Gómez from leaving Spain.
    • Gómez is accused of using her position to secure work contracts.
    • Gómez denies any wrongdoing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Pedro Sánchez says the case is politically motivated.
    • Far-right groups brought the case.
    confidence 90%

  3. Judge Orders Spanish PM's Wife to Face Corruption Trial

    A Spanish judge has ruled that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial on corruption and influence peddling charges. The court banned her from leaving Spain and ordered her to surrender her passport. Gómez denies the allegations that she used her position to secure work contracts.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Spanish judge ordered Begoña Gómez to stand trial on charges of corruption and influence peddling.
    • The court banned the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from leaving the country.
    • Begoña Gómez was ordered to surrender her passport.
    • The judge's ruling was issued on Saturday.
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