Unidad de Delincuencia Económica y Fiscal (UDEF)

The Unidad de Delincuencia Económica y Fiscal (UDEF) is the Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit of the Spanish National Police. It is responsible for investigating financial crimes, money laundering, and related offenses. UDEF is currently newsworthy due to allegations against its former chief, Óscar Sánchez. He is under investigation for suspected involvement in drug trafficking and is accused of concealing 20 million euros in his home. He has been summoned to testify in court via videoconference. Separately, while not directly related to UDEF's current operations, the unit's past investigations into financial dealings, such as those involving companies with interests in Venezuela and China, highlight its role in uncovering potential economic irregularities and corruption. These recent events underscore the importance of UDEF's work in combating financial crime, while also raising concerns about potential corruption within law enforcement agencies.