Supreme Court to Review Lawsuit Against Finance Minister Amid Allegations of Fraud
The Supreme Court of Spain has agreed to process a civil lawsuit brought by Alberto González Amador, a partner of Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso. The lawsuit targets María Jesús Montero, the first vice president and Minister of Finance, alleging unlawful interference with his right to honor due to statements she made on March 12 during a government accountability session in the Senate.
According to an order accessed by Europa Press, the judges of the Civil Chamber indicated their recognition of the case, which stems from an ineffective conciliation meeting held on October 2. In that meeting, González Amador sought a retraction from Montero following her remarks about the financial dealings of Ayuso, particularly regarding a flat purchased under questionable circumstances linked to fraud against the Public Treasury.
Montero had questioned why Ayuso was living in a property acquired with funds allegedly tied to irregularities associated with commissions related to mask supplies during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She urged Ayuso to provide clarifications regarding her connections, as both her brother and her boyfriend were allegedly implicated in fraud-related investigations.
The Minister insisted during her statements that Ayuso typically responds with agility to various issues, thus prompting her curiosity as to why he had not yet addressed the allegations swirling around these serious claims.
This legal confrontation occurs against the backdrop of a complaint filed by the Prosecutor's Office against González Amador for alleged tax fraud exceeding 350,000 euros, which is currently undergoing investigation by Madrid’s Court of Instruction No. 19. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for both Ayuso and Montero, highlighting the tense political climate amid ongoing scrutiny of governmental officials related to financial misconduct.
As this civil lawsuit unfolds, it will be closely monitored for its potential impact on Spain's political landscape, particularly for the Madrid administration and the ongoing public discourse surrounding accountability and transparency in governance.
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