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Victor from Aldamaalleged commission agent in the Koldo case, has indicated to the president of the GovernmentPedro Sánchez, after being released with precautionary measures this Thursday night from prison. “Don’t worry Mr. Sánchez, he will have proof”he said in a day in which he declared before the judge that he had paid commissions to the socialist Santos Cerdán, the former minister José Luis Ábalos and his former collaborator Koldo García.
“Mr. President has called me a criminal and a character. This man has to know that he is a mythomaniac and has Alzheimer’s, because when he was asked twice, once in Congress and once in Portugal, in case he knew me, he did not answer, and suddenly when a photo of me comes out he already knows me, saying that it is a photo that can be taken with anyone,” De Aldama added.
Before the journalists gathered at the doors of the prison, De Aldama assured that “The photos you take with anyone are taken on the street, not in private areas”. Likewise, he has denied that the meeting with Sánchez occurred by chance.
Freedom with precautionary measures
Shortly after the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has supported his request to end his provisional detention and the judge of the National Court Santiago Pedraz has processed it, the businessman has left the Soto del Real prison, in the north of Madrid, after 9:45 p.m.
His departure comes after having declared that paid cash commissions to senior officials such as former minister Ábalos or the Secretary of Organization of the PSOE, Santos Cerdán. He did so at his own request this Thursday morning before Judge Ismael Moreno, who is investigating the Koldo case and to whom he has acknowledged that He charged 5.5 million euros for intermediating in various public contracts for masks in the pandemic.
The judge orders the release with precautionary measures of Aldama
Furthermore, he has pointed out that the photo that was taken with the President of the Government and that has been reported in the media was taken at the request of Pedro Sánchez himself, as a way of thanking him for some efforts he had carried out in Mexico.
Comes out with precautionary measures
In his resolution, Pedraz imposes on Aldama a series of precautionary measures which consist of weekly appearances before the court, the prohibition of leaving national territory without judicial authorization and the establishment of domicile.
The magistrate explains in his order that, by virtue of article 505.4 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the judge must agree to the release of a person if neither of the parties requests prison. In this case, since the case is secret and there are no accusations, except that of the Public Ministry, if the prosecutor and his defense have requested release, the magistrate must agree to it.
According to legal sources consulted by Europa Press, the businessman had presented a new request this Thursday before the Central Court of Instruction Number 5, where he is being investigated for an alleged fraud of 182 million euros in the hydrocarbon sectoralong with his partner, Claudio Rivas, and alleged collaborators and front men.
Anti-corruption supports the petition
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office had supported the businessman’s release from prison if precautionary measures were applied. According to the Public Ministry, “the confession of the crimes places the person under investigation in a new situation, which distorts one of the reasons that determined the prison – the destruction of evidence – and mitigates the other – the risk of escape.” Furthermore, he considers that this new situation “is effectively averted” with the prohibition of leaving the national territory, with the withdrawal of the passport and the obligation to appear weekly.
It was last October 10 when Judge Pedraz ordered the entry of Aldama into provisional prison due to the seriousness of the crime, with the penalty that could be imposed, which, he indicated, could lead the businessman to evade the action of justice. .
De Aldama appealed, but both Pedraz and the Criminal Chamber of the National Court confirmed that he should remain imprisoned. The Chamber appreciated that two of the purposes that the law contemplates to legitimize the provisional detention agreed upon by the investigator occur: risk of escape and possibility of destruction of evidence.
**How might this case, and the broader issue of corruption in Spain, impact the upcoming elections and public perception of the Spanish political landscape?**
Here’s a potential interview structure and questions for world-today-news.com addressing the Victor de Aldama case:
**Interview Title:** The Koldo Case: De Aldama Speaks, Implications Multiply
**Guests:**
* **Dr. Elena Ramirez:** Legal expert specializing in white-collar crime and corruption cases.
* **Mario Garcia:** Investigative Journalist with extensive experience covering political scandals.
**Introduction (By the Host):**
Welcome to world-today-news.com’s in-depth analysis of the explosive developments in the Koldo Case. Victor de Aldama, implicated in alleged bribery and fraud, has been released from prison under strict precautionary measures. His statements, implicating high-ranking government officials, have sent shockwaves through Spain. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Elena Ramirez and Mario Garcia to dissect the legal implications, political fallout, and the broader picture this case paints.
**Section 1: De Aldama’s Claims and Legal Ramifications**
* **Host:** De Aldama has made startling accusations, alleging payments to prominent Socialist Party figures like Santos Cerdán and José Luis Ábalos. Dr. Ramirez, how seriously should these claims be considered in a legal context? What evidentiary standards will authorities need to meet to substantiate these allegations?
* **Host:** Mr. Garcia, from an investigative standpoint, how do you assess the credibility of these assertions? What investigative steps should be taken to corroborate or refute De Aldama’s claims?
**Section 2: Political Fallout and Public Trust**
* **Host:** Mr. Garcia, De Aldama’s statements come at a delicate time for the PSOE government. How might these allegations impact public trust in the party and the government as a whole?
* **Host:** Dr. Ramirez, what are the potential legal and political consequences for the individuals named by De Aldama? Could this case lead to resignations or a broader corruption investigation?
**Section 3: Broader Implications and Context**
* **Host:** Mr. Garcia, this case follows a series of scandals involving political corruption in Spain. Do you see a pattern emerging? What systemic factors might contribute to such cases?
* **Host:** Dr. Ramirez, what reforms or measures could be implemented to strengthen transparency and accountability in government contracting and political financing?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **Host:** De Aldama is now under precautionary measures. What are the next legal steps likely to unfold in this case? What challenges might prosecutors and investigators face?
* **Host:** Mr. Garcia, what questions remain unanswered? What aspects of this story will you be following closely in the coming months?
**Conclusion (By the Host):**
Thank you to Dr. Ramirez and Mr. Garcia for providing insightful analysis on this complex and developing situation. The Koldo Case highlights the critical importance of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law in any democratic society. We will continue to follow this story closely and provide updates as they unfold on world-today-news.com.
