Spain’s former PM faces tax fraud inquiry as police find €1.3m of jewellery
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, already under investigation for alleged influence-peddling, facing questions over items found in office safe
TL;DR
- Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for tax fraud and smuggling.
- The investigation was prompted by the discovery of jewellery valued at over €1.3 million in his office safe.
- This adds to a previous inquiry into alleged influence-peddling concerning the Plus Ultra airline bailout.
- Zapatero denies all allegations and claims his actions have always respected the law.
- A spokesperson for Zapatero apologized for initially misrepresenting the jewellery's value and stated that explanations will be provided to the judge.