Spanish police search headquarters of ruling Socialist party
Spanish police are conducting a search of the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party amid an investigation into potential financial misconduct. This raid is part of a broader inquiry into corruption allegations involving former party members. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's administration has faced multiple scandals, prompting calls for accountability and forgiveness from the public.
- ▪Spanish police are searching the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of a financial wrongdoing investigation.
- ▪The Civil Guard is acting under judicial orders related to a National Court probe into corruption accusations against a former party member.
- ▪Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is also under investigation for alleged influence peddling related to a government airline bailout.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSpanish police search headquarters of ruling Socialist partySpanish police say they are searching the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoingByJOSEPH WILSON Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 4:09 AM1:23BARCELONA, Spain -- Spanish police are searching the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing, the Civil Guard said Wednesday.The raid on the office in central Madrid is another blow to the party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose Socialists have been…
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