Spain to Open Investigation Following Corruption Allegations

The Anti Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has said it will open an investigation into José Antonio Marco Sanjuán, the former President of the Central Economic Administrative Tribunal, following serious allegations made by Manos Limpias.

The complaint alleges that Sanjuán accepted a bribe of one hundred thousand euros from a businessman in return for waiving tax debts.

Mr. Sanjuán resigned from his position on the same day the accusations emerged.

Sources in the prosecutor’s office confirm that the investigation will focus on potential crimes including bribery, misuse of public funds, and influence peddling.

The allegations come as the government is managing a number of high-profile corruption scandals.

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