Searches were conducted at the headquarters of the Socialist Party in Spain on suspicion of illegal financing

In Madrid, the Spanish Civil Guard carried out a search of the central office of the ruling Socialist Party pursuant to a court order. Law enforcement officials are gathering information as part of an investigation into possible schemes involving the illegal financing of the political party.

This was reported by Reuters. 

Officers entered the party headquarters, but details of the operation are not being disclosed, as the proceedings are classified.

According to El País, law enforcement is simultaneously conducting searches at the homes of former Socialist leaders, as well as at the home of businessman Pérez Dolcet, who is also implicated in the case.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s party has long been under pressure due to a series of corruption scandals involving investigations into some of the party’s allies and family members.

The investigation is ongoing, and Spanish law enforcement is examining possible financial irregularities in the party’s activities.

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