27.05.2026 13:41
Spanish police raided the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Workers' Party as part of a corruption investigation. The investigation targeting allies of Prime Minister Sanchez is being conducted confidentially.
Police have reportedly raided the headquarters of the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party as part of a corruption investigation.
SECRECY ORDER IN THE INVESTIGATION
Spanish media reported that police searched the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of corruption investigations targeting allies of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. A police spokesperson stated that officers entered the building but would not provide further details due to the secrecy of the investigation.
PARTY CIRCLES ROCKED BY RECENT CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS
The Socialist Party, led by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has recently faced corruption allegations linked to various investigations involving party circles, political allies, and family members.
ALLEGED ILLEGAL FINANCING NETWORK
At the heart of the allegations is an alleged illegal financing network connected to the party. Prosecutors and security units are said to have been scrutinizing certain financial transactions for a long time.
SANCHEZ IN VATICAN
It was announced that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was abroad at the time of the police operation. Sanchez was reported to be in Rome as part of a visit to the Vatican, where he is expected to meet with Pope Leo.