The Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil carried out searches at the headquarters of Tubos Reunidos in Bilbao and at the offices of the State Industrial Participation Society (SEPI) in Madrid. Acting on orders issued by Judge Santiago Pedraz of the National Court, these operations formed part of a confidential probe into the PSOE cloacas, an effort allegedly directed by Santos Cerdán and overseen by Leire Díez.
Investigation Details
Authorities primarily sought to gather pertinent evidence, such as documents, emails, and electronic devices, tied to an alleged operation designed to hinder judicial and police inquiries involving the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) and the Government. Investigators believe this network might also have played a role in steering public funds and awarding certain contracts.
Tubos Reunidos is connected to the case as one of the companies under scrutiny, and UCO indicates that it obtained a €112.8 million bailout administered by SEPI, which is believed to have been approved after the involvement of a network coordinated by Santos Cerdán, Leire Díez, former SEPI president Vicente Fernández, and businessman Antxon Alonso; the group allegedly operated through a WhatsApp chat named “Hirurok,” where decisions that benefited their interests were reportedly made.
The Tubos Reunidos Case and Its Ripple Effect on the Economy
The bailout of Tubos Reunidos not only involved the allocation of public funds but also raised suspicions of irregularities. UCO reports claim the network earned €114,950 in commissions through allegedly fraudulent invoices issued by Mediaciones Martínez. This scheme was reportedly part of a broader strategy to favor certain companies in at least five SEPI-related contracts.
Previous Arrests and Context
In December 2025, Leire Díez, Vicente Fernández, and Antxon Alonso were arrested, marking a turning point in the case. Investigations identified this network as responsible for influencing key government decisions and using their power to alter administrative processes to benefit their political and personal interests.
Political Consequences
The PSOE cloacas case continues to expand in scope, placing SEPI and its mechanisms for administering public funds at the center of criticism. The investigations led by Judge Pedraz have the potential to uncover further irregularities and implicate additional individuals in the network.
Conclusion
This raid marks an additional move to shed light on how public resources were handled and to what degree prominent political figures may have shaped judicial and administrative procedures, while the inquiry remains confidential as authorities assess the collected data.
Reference: OKDiario – https://okdiario.com/espana/uco-registra-sede-tubos-reunidos-entra-sepi-pieza-secreta-cloacas-del-psoe-17655875
