Juan Carlos Peinado

Juan Carlos Peinado is a Spanish judge presiding over the investigation into Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. He initiated the investigation in April 2024 to determine if Gómez improperly used her position for personal gain, focusing on her role in establishing a professorship at the Complutense University of Madrid. Recently, Peinado concluded the investigation and has moved to bring Gómez to trial on charges including embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of funds. This development has occurred while Sánchez was on a state visit to China. Peinado's actions are politically charged, with the Spanish government criticizing his handling of the case and suggesting he is attempting to undermine Sánchez's political actions. Peinado aims to conclude the case before his retirement in September.