MADRID, June 5 – Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday rejected allegations that he was aware of a suspected conspiracy to obstruct corruption investigations targeting his Socialist Party, expressing his disappointment and anger regarding the matter.
A High Court judge recently commanded the seizure of multiple documents and digital files from party offices during an investigation focusing on Santos Cerdan, Sanchez’s former political ally who previously served as the Socialists’ organization secretary, as well as additional party members, attorneys, a business owner and a law enforcement official.
The individuals face allegations of trying to sway administrative choices and sabotage judicial processes or law enforcement activities that could impact the Socialist Party or the administration. Cerdan has rejected any wrongdoing.
“I never endorsed it, nor did I ever have any information or knowledge of something I would never have tolerated,” Sanchez stated to media members upon arriving at a European Union summit in Montenegro.
The Prime Minister described his administration as “clean” and noted that the party’s legal representatives were reviewing all court filings connected to the matter.
“My party has integrity and the corruption only involves a few people,” Sanchez declared.
The leader, who assumed office eight years ago after removing a scandal-ridden center-right administration while promising to reform politics, faces criticism even from supporters due to multiple corruption cases proceeding through Spain’s judicial system.
Sanchez has not been identified in any of the investigations and has characterized them as part of an effort to remove him from office.
