Corruption Scandal Unfolds as Evidence Links PSOE Official to Construction Rigging Scheme
The Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard has uncovered significant evidence linking Santos Cerdán, the recently resigned Secretary of Organization of the PSOE, to a widespread public works rigging scheme in Spain. During a recent search of the residence of Joseba Antxón Alonso Egurrola, the UCO discovered a private deed of sale that reveals Cerdán's ownership of 45% of Servinabar, a company that is now at the center of the corruption allegations. The document, dated June 1, 2016, indicates that Alonso Egurrola transferred 1,350 of the 3,000 social shares of Servinabar to Cerdán, which is critical in contextualizing the timeline of the alleged corrupt practices that the investigation suggests began shortly prior to this transaction.
Servinabar is one of several companies implicated in a coordinated effort to manipulate public work contracts in exchange for bribes and kickbacks, allegedly spearheaded by Santos Cerdán and former ministerial advisor Koldo García. It has further been reported that ex-Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos was later added to this illicit scheme. The UCO's ongoing investigation is now looking into additional recordings featuring Koldo García that may contain compromising information about various business figures and politicians, not only from the PSOE but also from other political factions, including the PP.
This new evidence drastically escalates concerns regarding systemic corruption within political and business spheres, raising questions about the integrity of public contract awards across the affected regions. The revelations have led to a call for greater transparency and accountability within the government to restore public trust and to ensure that such alleged corrupt practices are eradicated. As the investigation continues to unfold, the implications of these findings may significantly impact the political landscape in Spain.
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