Patricia Uriz

Patricia Uriz is the former partner of Koldo García, an ex-advisor to former minister José Luis Ábalos. She is currently a key witness in the ongoing trial at the Supreme Court involving Ábalos, García, and businessman Víctor de Aldama. The trial centers around alleged corruption related to mask contracts awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Uriz's testimony focuses on the financial practices of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) regarding reimbursements for Ábalos and García's expenses. She stated that the party only reimbursed expenses in cash, requiring receipts. She also admitted to collecting envelopes at Ferraz, the PSOE headquarters, indicating cash payments. Her testimony is significant as it sheds light on the alleged financial irregularities and potential corruption within the context of the mask contracts scandal, adding to the evidence presented against the accused.