New Revelations in Spanish Corruption Case: Details Emerge from Businessman's Home

In a significant development in the ongoing corruption investigation in Spain, the Civil Guard has unveiled crucial evidence following a raid on the home of businessman Antxon Alonso in Elorrio. This evidence is tied to Santos Cerdán, a former leader of the Socialist Party (PSOE), currently in pretrial detention. During the search, which took place in June, investigators seized an iPhone containing messages, photographs, and communications that could implicate Cerdán in a sprawling corruption network involving millions in public contracts. Among the findings was documentation alleging Cerdán's control over 45% of Servinabar 2000, a company that originated as an event organization firm but transformed into a construction and consultancy firm specializing in labor risk prevention. This company has reportedly earned 38 million euros from various public works, including collaborations with the Government of Navarra on notable projects such as the renovation of the Archive and social housing initiatives. Notably, the iPhone uncovered a more secure messaging application, Threema, where both Cerdán and Alonso discussed their financial interests. The police report, recently revealed after court confidentiality was lifted, strengthens the claims against Cerdán, who has consistently denied any connection to Servinabar 2000. Further examination of Alonso's digital and physical evidence indicates a pattern of familial involvement in the alleged corruption. Cerdán’s family members, including his wife, daughter, sister, and brother-in-law, reportedly had access to funds derived from public contracts, raising questions about their roles in the operations of Servinabar 2000. The investigation also highlights another cooperative linked to Cerdán’s family, Noran, where his wife registered as a working partner but appears to lack substantial evidence of service provision. Additionally, Erkolan, another cooperative, received significant payments from Servinabar 2000, including a considerable sum that directly ties to Cerdán’s family. In correspondence captured on Alonso's phone, discussions surfaced regarding various financial transactions, including the suspicious rental of apartments in Madrid for Cerdán and payments for furniture and trips. Evidence suggests that the Cerdán family engaged in spending behaviors financed by the company, prompting complaints from Alonso’s partner about excessive spending at the company's expense. The complexity of this corruption investigation has prompted the Civil Guard to seek information from the Basque Government regarding the intertwined operations of various cooperatives and companies connected to Alonso and Cerdán. As this case unfolds, many are left questioning the breadth of corruption within the political landscape, as well as the accountability of those in power. As details continue to emerge, the implications of these findings could lead to broader investigations and potentially shake the foundations of political trust in the region. With ongoing scrutiny from law enforcement, the individuals involved may face severe consequences as the judicial process unfolds. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2