20.04.2026 21:29
The far-right Hazte Oir Association, which accuses Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Maria Begona Gomez Fernandez of four separate corruption charges, has requested that Begona Gomez be tried with a 24-year prison sentence.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez is being tried for 24 years in prison on four separate corruption charges brought by the far-right Hazte Oir Association.
24-YEAR PRISON DEMAND FOR BEGONA GOMEZ
Hazte Oir demanded a 24-year prison sentence for Begona Gomez on charges of "abuse of influence, business corruption, embezzlement, and abuse of office," claiming that "after Sanchez became prime minister, his wife used her political power to conduct business for her own benefit."
Known for its far-right and ultra-Catholic views, Hazte Oir requested that Cristina Alvarez, who was assigned as an assistant to her by the Prime Ministry, be tried with a 22-year prison sentence, and businessman Juan Carlos Barrabes with a 6-year prison sentence, on the grounds that she assisted Begona Gomez in her "criminal" activities.
"USED PUBLIC RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL INTERESTS"
In the indictment submitted to the court, Hazte Oir claimed that during Pedro Sanchez's tenure as prime minister, from 2018 onwards, Begona Gomez's "institutional profile increased in terms of influencing both the public and private sectors, that she was able to reach executives of large companies through her personal connections, and that she obtained the opportunity to use public resources and facilities for private, professional, commercial, or academic purposes."
Begona Gomez, who has denied the allegations against her every time, filed a complaint with the Madrid District Court against the investigation conducted by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, requesting the closure of the investigation and the invalidation of the charges against her.
Government representatives, who claim that the investigations and allegations ongoing in Spain since 2025 are political and linked to the far-right Vox party in opposition, have supported Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez in all their statements so far.
Sanchez, in his latest statement regarding the issue, said, "We expect the justice system to deliver justice. I have nothing else to say because I am convinced that time will set everything and everyone right."
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BEGONA GOMEZ
The corruption allegations against Gomez were first raised by the far-right group "Manos Limpias" (Clean Hands) on April 5, 2024, and brought to court.
Gomez was accused of "establishing commercial and professional relationships with various companies and organizations by using her influence, and attempting to benefit from public subsidies and aid," and another far-right association called "Hazte Oir" and the Vox party also intervened in the indictment.
Although Clean Hands stated that they had no evidence regarding the allegations they raised and that it was entirely based on what was written in the press, Judge Peinado decided to open an investigation and ordered her to be sent to court for trial.
Among the allegations against Begona Gomez are claims that she benefited from her personal position to provide sponsorship, services, and technical support for tools or software developed within the UCM University where she worked, that she gained financial benefits, and that she misused public funds.
The Central Operations Unit (UCO) of the Gendarmerie also published a report denying all the allegations raised by Clean Hands.