The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), acting as a popular prosecutor, has formally requested that Judge Antonio Viejo expand the ongoing corruption investigation into Alberto González Amador to include alleged tax offenses. The request follows a report from the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) concerning 4.4 million euros invoiced by González Amador to Quirón Prevención between 2021 and 2023. The PSOE argues that these tax matters are inextricably linked to the existing probe into business corruption.
Evidence of Alleged Simulation
The call for an expanded investigation stems from an AEAT report that noted “indications of simulation” in contracts between Quirón Prevención and Masterman, a company owned by González Amador. According to the investigation, Masterman was acquired from Gloria Carrasco—the wife of Quirón Prevención’s director general, Fernando Camino—for 500,000 euros despite reportedly lacking market value. Investigators suggest this transaction may have served as a mechanism to pay a commission to Camino in exchange for securing contracts with the healthcare firm.
The investigation centers on a period between 2021 and 2023, during which Alberto González Amador was in a relationship with the President of the Community of Madrid.
Proposed Procedural Steps
In its filing, the PSOE has reiterated a list of necessary actions to clarify the facts, many of which remain pending before the magistrate. The party is requesting the following measures:
- The formal investigation of Fernando Camino.
- A witness testimony from the head of Large Accounts at Quirón Prevención.
- A UDEF-led investigation into the financial and corporate relationships among all involved parties.
- A comprehensive audit of Alberto González Amador’s assets.
- A requirement for Quirón Prevención to disclose its internal risk prevention policies and full documentation regarding these contracts.
The push to include tax crimes within a corruption case represents a significant escalation in legal strategy. By linking alleged fiscal irregularities to the broader business corruption investigation, the prosecution aims to establish a unified narrative of financial misconduct. The success of this move will likely depend on whether the court determines that the tax-related evidence provides sufficient grounds to expand the current scope of the existing proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basis for the request to expand the investigation?
The request is based on a recent AEAT report that identified potential tax offenses and warned of “indications of simulation” regarding contracts between Quirón Prevención and González Amador’s company, Masterman.
Who are the individuals currently linked to the investigation?
The investigation involves Alberto González Amador, Quirón Prevención director general Fernando Camino, and Camino’s wife, Gloria Carrasco.
What specific actions is the PSOE requesting from the judge?
The PSOE is requesting that the judge include tax offenses in the investigation, call Fernando Camino to testify as an investigated party, and order the UDEF to examine the economic and corporate ties between the individuals involved.
How do you think the inclusion of tax-related evidence will impact the timeline of the current corruption case?
