Spain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for tax fraud after police discovered €1.3 million worth of undeclared jewelry in his office safe. This inquiry is separate from ongoing allegations regarding influence-peddling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why it matters
The investigation into a former head of government for financial misconduct highlights ongoing concerns regarding political corruption and transparency in Spain.
A spokesperson for Zapatero said some of the jewellery had been inherited by the former prime minister and his wife, while other pieces had been picked up on trips. Photograph: Juan Karita/AP View image in fullscreen A spokesperson for Zapatero said some of the jewellery had been inherited by the former prime minister and his wife, while other pieces had been picked up on trips. Photograph: Juan Karita/AP Spain Spain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, already under investigation for alleged influence-peddling, facing questions over items found in office safe
The article reports on legal proceedings and official statements from both the judge and the subject's spokesperson.
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