Allegations of Corruption Surface Against Madrid Businessman Tied to Regional President
The Prosecutor's Office is intensifying its investigation into Alberto González Amador, the boyfriend of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who is the President of the Community of Madrid. The central focus is the alleged payment of nearly half a million euros made to the wife of Fernando Camino, President of Quirón Prevención, for a company that appears to have little to no value, giving rise to suspicions of a covert commission that warrants further scrutiny. The prosecutor has sought to summon González Amador for questioning following an in-depth investigation that has lasted nearly a year. This effort aligns with a recent decision by a judge to broaden the scope of the inquiry to assess if there were any offenses related to the supposed use of a company as an intermediary to invoice for services provided to Quirón Prevención SL.
According to documents obtained by EFE, the prosecutor is requesting that the Provincial Court of Madrid dismiss an appeal lodged by González Amador's legal team. They advocate for the establishment of a separate investigative piece concerning this new avenue of inquiry.
The investigation traces back to a 2020 transaction where González Amador purchased for 499,836.92 euros the company Círculo Belleza SL, owned by Fernando Camino's wife. What raises red flags is that the Tax Inspection report has indicated this company had no real assets, employees, or substantial value, possessing merely a worthless laptop and a few outdated cosmetic devices. This aspect has led the prosecutor to assert that the purchase, which transpires to be for half a million euros, appears to be a facade.
Later, the purchased company was renamed Masterman Whitaker, which the judges suspect could have been utilized in a simulated manner to facilitate invoicing for services to Quirón Prevención SL, possibly aimed at achieving tax benefits. The Prosecutor's Office argues that the circumstances surrounding the purchase indicate a hidden illicit payment, potentially implicating González Amador in business corruption.
Despite claims that the financial interests of Quirón Prevención SL were not adversely affected, the prosecutor contends that the broader socio-economic order was put at risk. This issue resonates with the fundamental principle of market pricing, which should be determined through fair supply and demand without the shadow of illicit payments. Furthermore, the Prosecutor's Office has clarified that this investigation was initiated based on a Tax Inspection report, rather than any biased or uncorroborated information.
The findings suggest that González Amador may have strategically employed an interposed company, Masterman SL, to manipulate invoices and ultimately decide which of his companies would be subjected to taxation for profits generated from Quirón Prevención SL. As the investigation unfolds, the implications surrounding these allegations could significantly impact the political landscape in Madrid, bringing into question the intertwining of business and political interests in the region.
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