# Legal dispute over Koldo García's seized funds > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-dispute-over-koldo-garcas-seized-funds > Updated: 2026-10-20T05:09:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Koldo García, a former ministerial advisor sentenced to 19 years in prison, has filed a complaint with the Audiencia Nacional regarding the management of his seized bank accounts. García’s defense alleges that BBVA unilaterally reduced the monthly funds available to his ex-wife, Patricia Úriz, from a court-authorized 2,000 euros to 450 euros. The defense also claims the bank disabled her debit card and blocked online access to account statements because the bank requires SMS verification sent to García’s mobile phone, which has been inactive since his incarceration. The legal team is requesting that Judge Ismael Moreno demand explanations from the bank, provide six months of account statements, and ensure future disbursements adhere to the court-authorized terms. ## Claims - Koldo García's defense claims BBVA reduced the monthly funds available to his ex-wife from 2,000 euros to 450 euros. (corroborated by 5 sources) - BBVA has disabled the bank card associated with the account used by Patricia Úriz. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Koldo García was previously sentenced to 19 years in prison by the Supreme Court. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Online account access is restricted because BBVA requires SMS verification sent to Koldo García's phone, which is turned off while he is in prison. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Koldo García disputes bank restrictions on seized funds Koldo García's defense has petitioned a Spanish judge, claiming BBVA restricted his ex-wife's access to authorized funds and disabled her bank card, hindering her ability to pay mortgage expenses. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koldo-garca-disputes-bank-restrictions-on-seized-funds ### 2026-10-05: Legal challenges arise over bank account freezes and unattachable funds Legal developments in La Paz challenge municipal bank account freezes for tax debts, while Spain's Supreme Court protects unspent portions of protected wages and pensions from seizure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-challenges-arise-over-bank-account-freezes-and-unattachable-funds --- Cite as: Legal dispute over Koldo García's seized funds. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-dispute-over-koldo-garcas-seized-funds