Graft probe into Spanish ex-PM expanded to daughters: court

Former Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero arrives to testify before Spain’s High Court after he was placed under investigation for allegedly leading an influence-peddling and money-laundering network, in Madrid, Jun. 17, 2026. (Reuters)

• Jose Luis Calama notified Alba and Laura Rodriguez Espinosa “to allow them to appear in the proceedings as persons under investigation“

MADRID: A judge investigating former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling has expanded his politically explosive probe to the Socialist’s daughters, a court said on Thursday.
Jose Luis Calama notified Alba and Laura Rodriguez Espinosa “to allow them to appear in the proceedings as persons under investigation and exercise their right of defense,” the Audiencia Nacional court said in a statement.