Corrupt political corruption
Santos Cerdán has confirmed that he will testify before the Supreme on the occasion of the UCO report
Judge Leopoldo Puente has seen evidence of a crime in the latest UCO report, according to which Cerdán participated in the alleged irregular award of "certain public works" with Ábalos and his former adviser Koldo García, who will give explanations on 25 June.
EH Bildu and PNV have asked the PSOE for "transparency" pending the UCO report on Cerdán
Several groups that supported Sanchez's investiture have also asked the PSOE for explanations.
He has expressed concern about the information published about Cerdán and has stressed that citizens are watching the government's explanations.
Coalición Canaria, for its part, has called for a State of the Nation Debate to be held to address the issue and has also stated that the search for culprits is the job of the judges.
Sumar , in coalition government with the PSOE, has also called for "transparency" from the PSOE in the face of "serious accusations" against Cerdán.
Opposition groups increase pressure on Sanchez
The PP spokesman in Congress, Miguel Tellado, has asked the coalition government to give explanations. He has gone further and wants resignations and early elections. "Today Pedro Sánchez has to appear, taking advantage of the fact that today he has to come to congress," he said in the halls of the congress.
Vox, for its part, has expressed its intention to initiate legal proceedings following the UCO report.
According to various media reports, on a recording obtained by the UCO unit of the Civil Guard, PSOE's Secretary of Organization, Santos Cerdán, is heard talking about the money owed to them by various companies, with former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his former adviser, Koldo García.
In total, the debt would be around EUR 400 000, according to the researchers, for charging commissions to construction companies in exchange for awarding public works.
Santos Cerdán: "I don't remember that kind of conversation."
PSOE's Secretary of Organization, Santos Cerdán, has said that he does not know himself in these conversations with Koldo García about alleged illegal commissions. Cerdán is waiting for the report, after which he will hold a press conference.
A recording revealed Cerdán's connection to illegal commissions, according to various media reports
The PSOE has immediately denied the information and even Cerdán has said that it is not afraid because it has not participated in any illegal operation.
The Supreme Court has indicted the Attorney General of the State for a crime of disclosure of secrets
Alvaro García Ortiz is charged with disclosure of secrets in connection with the tax fraud case of Alberto González Amador, partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso.