The Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Spanish Civil Guard is investigating a possible corruption scheme involving the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV), and the company Tubos Reunidos. The investigation centers on a public aid of €112.8 million granted to the Basque company during the pandemic by the State Industrial Participations Society (SEPI).
According to GEDAR LANGILE KAZETA, the allocation process for this funding in 2021 was allegedly overseen by former PSOE member Leire Díez and Santos Cerdán, who are suspected of receiving financial compensation for facilitating the operation. Additionally, the investigation is examining the alleged mediation role of the PNV, which reportedly intervened to help Tubos Reunidos secure this public rescue fund.
Amid these allegations, political tensions continue to rise as EH Bildu reiterates its backing of the government, whereas the PNV urges early elections, pointing to the Spanish government’s mounting legislative challenges and ongoing corruption scandals. PNV spokesperson Maribel Vaquero pressed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call elections and shed light on the accusations involving various political groups.
The case raises questions about how transparently public funds were handled during the pandemic to address its impact, placing additional strain on Sánchez’s leadership.
Source: Resumen Latinoamericano (https://www.resumenlatinoamericano.org/2026/06/14/estado-espanol-pnv-y-tubos-reunidos-senalados-tambien-en-la-corrupcion-del-psoe/)
