Mariano Barbacid

Mariano Barbacid is a scientist associated with the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO). He is currently newsworthy due to allegations of financial irregularities and a potential embezzlement scheme at the CNIO. Recent reports indicate that Barbacid provided a contract to Juan Arroyo, the former manager accused of misappropriating between 25 and 30 million euros over 17 years. This contract allegedly shielded Arroyo. Furthermore, Barbacid's private business shares a registered address with businesses linked to Arroyo and a company implicated in the alleged embezzlement. These connections have raised suspicions and are currently under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Police. The investigations and Arroyo's subsequent dismissal highlight the seriousness of the accusations and Barbacid's potential involvement or knowledge of the alleged financial misconduct.