Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe

BBC News - World Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete April 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe
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Spanish prime minister’s wife charged with corruption

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Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption following a two-year investigation. The charges, including embezzlement and influence peddling, stem from allegations that Gómez used her position to advance her career and private interests, particularly at Madrid's Complutense University. The investigation, initiated in April 2024, was prompted by a complaint from anti-corruption campaigners. Gómez denies the accusations, and Sánchez has denounced them as a politically motivated attack by the right-wing opposition. The court will now decide whether the case will proceed to trial.

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Sánchez has dismissed the allegations as an attempt by the right-wing to undermine his coalition.

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Gómez denies the charges.

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The investigation was opened by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado in April 2024.

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Gómez is accused of using her relationship to advance her private career.

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Begoña Gómez has been charged with corruption after a two-year criminal investigation.

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