Attorney General's Security Enhanced After Personal Data Leak
The Ministry of the Interior has taken decisive action to bolster the security of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz following a troubling breach of privacy involving the dissemination of personal information regarding him and one of his bodyguards. This issue stems from annexes within a recent report submitted by the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard to the Supreme Court. The report, which was delivered on Monday, sparked concern among officials and prompted immediate measures to ensure personal safety.
García Ortiz, recognizing the potential risks associated with the public release of such sensitive data, addressed a letter to the Secretary of State for Security. In this letter, he expressed grave concerns over the implications for his personal safety as a result of the leak. In response, the Ministry agreed to reinforce security arrangements.
Sources from the Ministry confirmed that a thorough review of the situation had been conducted, citing the necessity to safeguard the Attorney General following the release of his personal details. The leaked documents reportedly included not only phone numbers but also postal addresses and identification numbers for García Ortiz, his bodyguard, another prosecutor, a lawyer, and a journalist.
The matter is part of a broader investigation by the Supreme Court into allegations surrounding García Ortiz and two other prosecutors, Pilar Rodríguez and Diego Villafañe. The investigation centers on potential leaks concerning Alberto González Amador, who is linked romantically to Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid.
Specifically, the investigation led by Judge Ángel Hurtado involves a leaked email dated February 2, 2024, which was sent by González Amador's defense team to prosecutor Julián Salto. In this email, González Amador’s defense proposed an acknowledgment of two tax offenses in exchange for a possible agreement.
Additionally, the Madrid Economic Crimes Prosecutors Office has filed a complaint against González Amador, further escalating the investigation's complexity. The scrutiny also includes a press release issued by the Prosecutors Office on March 14, designed to counter claims it deemed false, which were published by El Mundo. The article disputed the public ministry's involvement in negotiations with González Amador and outlined the correspondence that included sensitive personal data.
As this investigation unfolds, the breach of personal data raises significant questions about privacy, security, and the integrity of legal processes in high-profile cases. The proactive measures taken by the Ministry of the Interior aim to address these pressing concerns, ensuring that those involved remain safe as the legal proceedings continue.
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