Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces mounting judicial probes over wife Begoña Gómez

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has confirmed the credibility of early whistle‑blowers who warned that contracts worth €10.2 million were awarded to a firm linked to Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Spanish judge Juan Carlos Peinado, who is overseeing the case, has revoked Gómez’s passport and imposed travel restrictions, prompting her to seek a special permission to attend a NATO summit.

Parallel investigations involve members of Sánchez’s inner circle. The anti‑corruption union Manos Limpias has highlighted alleged interference by Guardia Civil Director Mercedes González and Deputy Director Manuel Llamas in the UCO’s probes. UCO reports also cite possible collusion by Leire Díez, who is accused of manipulating internal investigations to protect the government. Several high‑profile figures, including former minister Ábalos and the brother David Sánchez, face separate corruption and influence‑peddling inquiries.

Judicial hearings are scheduled throughout July, with the Tribunal Constitucional expected to issue rulings on related cases only after October, adding uncertainty to Spain’s political landscape ahead of the next general election.