Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Spanish Judge Orders Ex-Official Cerdan Remanded in Custody
A Spanish judge has ordered Santos Cerdan, a former high-ranking official in the ruling Socialist Party, to be held in custody.
This is part of an investigation looking into whether he took bribes in exchange for giving out contracts for public works.
Cerdan denies the accusations.
The judge is also looking into former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos and his aide.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his party has acted correctly by asking Cerdan to resign.
The investigation is ongoing to determine if Cerdan is guilty.
Former Socialist Party official Santos Cerdan has been ordered to be remanded in custody.
The order stems from a corruption inquiry involving allegations of kickbacks for public works contracts.
Cerdan, who denies the allegations, resigned earlier this month from his position.
The investigation also involves former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos and his aide Koldo Garcia.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended his party's handling of the allegations.
- Who
- Judge Leopoldo Puente, Santos Cerdan, Jose Luis Abalos, Koldo Garcia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
- What
- Former Socialist Party official Santos Cerdan was remanded in custody in a corruption inquiry.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Spain
- Why
- The investigation is about allegations of kickbacks for awarding public works contracts.
Government
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Handling of allegations
Government
Acted decisively and promptly by asking Cerdan to resign.
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- Defendant
- Santos Cerdan
- Charge
- Corruption
- Status
- Remanded in custody
- Investigating Judge
- Leopoldo Puente
- Inquiry
- Kickbacks for awarding public works contracts