Valencia corruption: 38 individuals processed in Azud case

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A judge in Valencia has concluded the investigation into the ‘Azud case’, a major corruption scandal, and has ordered the processing of 38 individuals. The case involves allegations of illicit commissions, bribery, influence peddling, embezzlement, and money laundering related to public works and urban operations in Valencia and surrounding municipalities.

Among those processed are prominent political figures, including former deputy mayor Alfonso Grau and former socialist spokesperson Rafael Rubio. The investigation also targets lawyer José María Corbín, the brother-in-law of former Valencia mayor Rita Barberá, who is accused of acting as a facilitator for public procurement. Additionally, three of Corbín’s daughters, who are also nieces of Barberá, have been included in the proceedings.

Court findings suggest that nearly 80% of the income from Corbín’s law firm was derived from illegal commissions paid by business groups in exchange for favorable decisions or direct contract awards from the Valencia City Council. The judge has dismissed all requests for dismissal, moving the case toward a potential oral trial.

Entities

Alfonso Grau · Ayuntamiento de Valencia · José María Corbín · Rafael Rubio · Rita Barberá · Valencia · Valencia City Council

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[● 3 SOURCES] Former socialist spokesperson and sub-delegate of the Government, Rafael Rubio, is among those being processed. www.deia.eus
[● 5 SOURCES] A judge in Valencia has processed 38 individuals in the Azud corruption case. www.deia.eus · www.apuntmedia.es · noticiascv.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The case involves alleged illegal commissions paid in exchange for public works contracts in Valencia and other regional urban operations. www.deia.eus · www.apuntmedia.es · noticiascv.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Azud case investigation was initiated in 2016 following a complaint by the Tax Agency. www.apuntmedia.es · noticiascv.com · www.deia.eus
[● 4 SOURCES] Lawyer José María Corbín, brother-in-law of former mayor Rita Barberá, is accused of acting as a facilitator for public procurement via commissions. www.deia.eus · www.apuntmedia.es · noticiascv.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Former deputy mayor Alfonso Grau is accused of using his position and the municipal administration for personal enrichment. www.deia.eus · www.apuntmedia.es · noticiascv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation includes charges of bribery, influence peddling, embezzlement, prevarication, and money laundering. www.apuntmedia.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation found that nearly 80% of the income from José María Corbín's law firm came from illicit commissions. noticiascv.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Three nieces of former mayor Rita Barberá are among those processed in the case. www.deia.eus