Corruption Scandal Rocks Spain's Socialist Party Amid Judicial Investigation

A judicial investigation has targeted Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE). Officials are investigating potential criminal activities such as bribery and falsification of documents. The probe involves former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdan and ex-premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asserts the party's cooperation with authorities.

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Spanish authorities have launched a judicial investigation into the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) over alleged criminal activities, including bribery and document falsification. The High Court revealed the probe involves current and former party officials.

Speaking in Rome, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized the party's full cooperation with the investigation, clarifying that officials were only asked for specific documents and electronic files, not subjected to a police search.

The investigation also casts a shadow over former premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, implicated in influence-peddling. Despite these developments, Sanchez reiterated his commitment to address any new issues with the same determination as previous challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)