13.04.2026 19:19
Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who strongly criticized the US for its attacks on Iran, has gotten into trouble due to accusations in her country. An indictment has been prepared against Begona Gomez on four separate charges: embezzlement, influence peddling, commercial corruption, and misuse of funds.
An official indictment has been prepared against Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on charges of influence peddling, corruption, embezzlement, and misuse of public funds.
GOMEZ FACES FOUR SEPARATE CHARGES
According to a report by Bloomberg, the investigation conducted by a court in Madrid alleges that Begona Gomez used the power of the Prime Minister's office to provide unfair benefits to private companies and herself.
Prime Minister Sanchez defended that the charges are politically motivated. Especially the timing of this case, along with Sanchez's recent strong reaction to the US and Israel's attacks on Iran, has sparked a major political debate in Spanish public opinion.