Spanish prime minister’s wife charged with corruption

Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of funds following a two-year investigation in Madrid. The charges stem from allegations that Gómez used her position to secure a university post and further her private interests, with her personal assistant and a businessman also charged in connection with the case. The investigation was triggered by a complaint from Manos Limpias, a far-right linked organization. Prime Minister Sánchez has dismissed the case as politically motivated and has questioned the impartiality of some members of the judiciary. A judge suggested that favorable decisions were made due to Gómez's relational position, and the court will now decide whether Gómez will face a jury trial.

Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has been formally charged with corruption following a criminal investigation that began in April 2024. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado opened the investigation to determine if Gomez exploited her position for private gain, focusing on her role in creating and managing a chair at Madrid’s Complutense University. The charges include embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of funds. Gomez denies any wrongdoing, while Sanchez dismisses the allegations as politically motivated. The case, initiated by an anti-corruption group with far-right ties, adds to other corruption investigations involving Sanchez's family and former allies, increasing pressure on his government.