Foreign Affairs
Dutch Investor Arrested in Major Corruption Case Involving Former Spanish Prime Minister
German police arrested Dutch investor Simon V. at the request of Spanish authorities, accusing him of leading a criminal organization involved in corruption with airline Plus Ultra and former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Prosecutors allege V. facilitated loans to Plus Ultra using state pandemic aid as collateral, channeling funds through shell companies and tax havens. The case, known as 'caso Zapatero,' implicates Zapatero as a key facilitator who received approximately 400,000 euros via a consultancy firm. Zapatero denies all allegations, insisting his actions complied with the law, while judges have issued an ultimatum for him to hand over documents regarding seized jewelry. His daughters are scheduled to be questioned as suspects on November 30.
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