Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption, and misappropriation of funds. The charges come after a two-year investigation by a judge in Madrid.
The probe examines allegations that Gómez used her position to secure a post at Complutense University and further her private interests through public resources and connections. Sánchez and Gómez deny the accusations.
The case originated from a complaint filed by an anti-corruption group with far-right links, adding to a series of corruption allegations involving the prime minister’s inner circle. The decision was announced while Sánchez was on an official trip to China with his wife.
A judge determined there were sufficient indications of criminal conduct, but it remains to be seen if the case will proceed to trial.