MADRID, May 27 – Law enforcement officials conducted a search at the headquarters of Spain’s governing Socialist Party on Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspected illegal payment schemes, according to Spanish media reports. The action comes amid multiple corruption investigations involving associates of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
A representative from the Guardia Civil confirmed to Reuters that officers had accessed the PSOE offices, though no additional information was provided due to the confidential nature of the proceedings.
The law enforcement action was conducted under a court order requesting specific information with advance notification, which differs from surprise raids designed to collect broader evidence without prior warning.
Party representative Montse Minguez spoke to Catalunya Radio, stating the organization remained composed and was providing complete cooperation with judicial authorities, emphasizing their commitment to providing any requested materials.
The Prime Minister’s party has faced numerous corruption allegations recently, with several investigations targeting close associates and relatives.
Last week, a court announced that former Socialist leader Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, a close associate of Sanchez, was under investigation for allegedly orchestrating an influence-peddling and money-laundering operation, dealing another setback to the leftist administration. Zapatero has rejected any accusations of misconduct.
