Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez charged with corruption

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseApril 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has been formally charged with corruption following a criminal investigation that began in April 2024. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado opened the investigation to determine if Gomez exploited her position for private gain, focusing on her role in creating and managing a chair at Madrid’s Complutense University. The charges include embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of funds. Gomez denies any wrongdoing, while Sanchez dismisses the allegations as politically motivated. The case, initiated by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties, adds to other corruption investigations involving Sanchez's family and former allies, increasing pressure on his government.

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Sanchez has dismissed the allegations against his wife as an attempt by the right-wing to undermine his government.

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Gomez has been formally charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds.

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Peinado said his investigation had found sufficient indications of criminal conduct by Gomez.

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Judge Juan Carlos Peinado opened the investigation in April 2024.

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Begona Gomez, wife of Spanish PM, has been formally charged with corruption.

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China 30% Socialist Party (Spain) 40% Complutense University of Madrid 50% David Sanchez 50% Jose Luis Abalos 50% Juan Carlos Peinado ×370% Spain 80% Pedro Sanchez ×690% Begona Gomez ×895%

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corruption 100% pedro sanchez 90% begona gomez 90% influence peddling 80% embezzlement 70% spanish prime minister 70% criminal investigation 60% misappropriation of funds 50% minority coalition government 50% public contracts 40%

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