Spanish PM’s Wife Charged with Corruption After Two-Year Probe

The wife of Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with multiple corruption-related offences following a lengthy investigation.

According to a court ruling, Begoña Gómez faces charges including embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of funds.

The case stems from a two-year probe led by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, which examined allegations that Gómez used her position as the prime minister’s spouse to advance her private career interests.

Investigators claim she leveraged her influence to secure a role at the Complutense University of Madrid, where she directed a master’s programme, despite questions raised about her qualifications.

She is also accused of using public resources to support private ventures.

Gómez has denied all allegations, while Sánchez has dismissed the case as politically motivated, accusing right-wing groups of attempting to undermine his government.

The complaint was initially filed by the anti-corruption group Manos Limpias, which has previously brought several unsuccessful legal actions against public officials.

The court will now determine whether Gómez will stand trial.

The controversy adds to mounting political pressure on Sánchez, whose administration has faced other legal challenges involving close associates, including his brother and a former minister linked to separate corruption investigations.