Leire Díez scandal draws testimony from PSOE leader Narbona and Guardia Civil chiefs

The investigation, known as the “Leire Díez case”, concerns an alleged scheme by former PSOE activist Leire Díez to influence judicial investigations that affect the governing party and the government. The Civil Guard’s Central Operative Unit (UCO) recorded meetings between Díez and PSOE president Cristina Narbona. Narbona told judge Santiago Pedraz that she has known Díez since 2017, met her occasionally, and “has explained to the judge when I met Leire and the times we spoke, and I have made it absolutely clear that I had no knowledge of the alleged plot.” She said Díez asked her to “re‑direct” attacks on the prime minister and referred the matter to former party secretary Santos Cerdán, who told her it was “of no interest.”

Narbona and two prosecutors (Diego Villafañe and Beatriz López) testified about contacts with Díez, while the director general of the Guardia Civil, Mercedes González, and the director‑adjunct operational, Manuel Llamas, have been summoned as investigated for alleged pressure on the UCO. Both González and Llamas deny any interference, and the judge postponed González’s testimony after an extended interrogation of Llamas. The UCO’s internal reports also implicated the DAO in attempts to “sit down” on investigations. The case continues under the jurisdiction of the Audiencia Nacional, with multiple hearings scheduled.