José Luis Calama

José Luis Calama is a judge at the Audiencia Nacional in Spain. He is currently presiding over several high-profile cases, most notably the 'Plus Ultra' case, which involves allegations of money laundering related to the government's 53 million euro bailout of the Plus Ultra airline in 2020. He has repeatedly extended the secrecy of the 'Plus Ultra' case to facilitate the identification of all members of the alleged criminal organization and the location of hidden assets. Recent developments include the detention of a man in Aruba, allegedly linked to the Plus Ultra case, and the blocking of accounts belonging to Análisis Relevante, a consultancy firm investigated in connection with the case. Calama is also involved in other cases, including one related to Álvaro Romillo ('Cryptospain') and an investigation into the use of Pegasus spyware, which has been shelved due to lack of cooperation from Israeli authorities. His work is significant due to the high-profile nature of the cases and their potential impact on Spanish politics and international relations.