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Spanish Court Orders PM’s Wife to Face Trial, Surrender Passport
A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial. She is charged with corruption and influence peddling. The court has barred her from leaving Spain and required her to surrender her passport.
What changed
A judge has officially ruled that Begoña Gómez must face trial and surrender her travel documents.
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Spanish Court Orders PM's Wife Begoña Gómez to Face Corruption Trial
confidence 100%A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial. She is charged with corruption and influence peddling. The court has barred her from leaving Spain and required her to surrender her passport.
What's confirmed:
- Begoña Gómez must stand trial on charges of corruption and influence peddling.
- A Spanish court ordered Gómez to surrender her passport.
- Gómez is barred from leaving Spain.
- The ruling was issued by an investigative judge.
Still unconfirmed:
- Pedro Sánchez claims the case is politically motivated.
- Gómez's case is one of at least five involving relatives and associates of the Prime Minister.