New Developments in Investigation of Alberto González Amador, Partner of Madrid President
Judge Inmaculada Iglesias has once again postponed the scheduled testimony of Alberto González Amador, partner of the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso. Originally set for February 7th, the hearing has been suspended following a request from the defense. The court has recognized that González Amador has prior commitments, including a professional trip between February 4th and 12th, and a scheduled appointment at the Court of First Instance Number 46.
This latest postponement comes after a series of delays in the judicial proceedings linked to the investigation of alleged tax crimes involving González Amador. The initial summons was prompted by a motion from the popular accusation groups, including the PSOE and Más Madrid, following a demand from the Madrid Prosecutors Office for the judge to take testimony as the inquiry is expected to conclude by March.
The history of postponements can be traced back to last November when prior scheduled testimonies were halted until the Provincial Court of Madrid reviewed an appeal concerning the opening of a separate investigation into additional potential crimes allegedly committed by the president's partner. The focus of this ongoing investigation includes accusations of two counts of tax fraud and one count of falsifying commercial documents, as indicated by the Madrid Prosecutors Office.
In a more extensive context, the judge had agreed to explore new allegations brought forth by the PSOE and Más Madrid in June 2022, which claimed there were additional crimes to investigate based on a report from the Tax Agency. Following these claims, a separate inquiry was initiated to examine whether González Amador utilized a corporate entity to conceal income through questionable financial maneuvers.
Critical to the case is a concerning report from the Tax Agency that identified a fraudulent scheme carried out by González Amador through the use of a shell company, Masterman SL, to manage contracts improperly linked to the Quirón Group. This operation, flagged by investigators as not just dubious, but deliberately misleading, raises serious questions about the legitimacy of financial dealings associated with the prominent politician's partner.
As legal proceedings continue, the matter remains closely watched by various political and public entities, signaling the significant implications any discoveries may have on the reputation of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's administration and the broader community in Madrid.
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