Supreme Court Inquiries Reveal Discrepancies in Former Minister Ábalos' Financial Records

The ongoing investigation into the Koldo case has led the Supreme Court to request detailed financial records from the Congress of Deputies regarding former Minister of Transport, José Luis Ábalos. Judge Leopoldo Puente is specifically asking for information on payments and donations made by Ábalos from 2014 to 2024 due to alarming discrepancies between reported incomes and actual bank records. According to a report from the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard, the Treasury indicated that Ábalos received a total of approximately 75 million euros in salaries, allowances, and various payments from the Congress of Deputies within the noted time frame. However, Ábalos' personal accounts reflect a significantly lower total of around 7.98 million euros from the same source. This discrepancy raises serious concerns regarding financial reporting and transparency within government operations. Additionally, the UCO highlighted that Ábalos allegedly donated over 4.47 million euros to the PSOE, the Socialist Party. Yet, bank records only account for around 847,136 euros of these donations, again indicating a substantial shortfall in the reported figures. To clarify these financial ambiguities, Judge Puente is calling for comprehensive documentation of all payments made to Ábalos by the Congress, as well as complete records of the donations he has made to the PSOE from 2014 through 2024. The inquiry aims to trace the origins and destinations of these funds amid growing concerns of potential financial misconduct. Judge Puente has indicated that the total illicit gains from the Koldo plot could exceed 5 million euros and suggests that additional parties might be implicated in this investigation. The implications of this inquiry are extensive, and it remains to be seen what further developments will arise as evidence continues to unfold in the case. Stay informed with developments in the Koldo case through reliable news sources and mobile apps. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2