Jéssica Rodríguez: the 'friend' of Ábalos Who Got Paid for Two Years Without Lifting a Finger

Jéssica Rodríguez, the woman whom former minister José Luis Ábalos placed in the public company Ineco, never performed her job.

According to her statement before the Supreme Court, she never went to the public company's offices, despite Ineco requiring in-person attendance from its employees.

Rodríguez was hired in March 2019 to provide technical assistance to Adif Alta Velocidad, receiving a monthly salary of 1,060 euros.

However, in her statement, she acknowledged that she never performed any activity for the company. Her involvement was limited to receiving a laptop and a workplace risk course.

The Nonexistent Telework at Ineco

Ineco, a company linked to the Ministry of Transport, did not allow telework until January 2022, when Rodríguez had already ended her employment relationship.

This policy excluded the lockdown period due to the 2020 pandemic. Despite this, her situation went unnoticed in the audit commissioned by the current Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente.

The connection between Jéssica Rodríguez and José Luis Ábalos has been a subject of public attention since her hiring was revealed.

For two years, she received a salary without performing duties, an irregular situation within a company with nearly 4,000 employees subject to in-person attendance rules.

The Koldo Case and New Revelations

Rodríguez's statement before the Supreme Court occurred within the framework of the Koldo case, an investigation focused on the management of public contracts.

Her testimony has highlighted alleged irregularities in the administration of resources within Ineco.

The case has caused controversy in the political sphere, especially among the opposition, which demands explanations from the Government about Rodríguez's hiring mechanism.

They have also requested an investigation into how her continued presence in the company without performing any function was allowed.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport has avoided commenting on Ábalos's relationship with Rodríguez and her role within Ineco.

However, sources close to the investigation claim that Rodríguez's testimony could lead to new revelations about the company's internal operations.

The Opposition Demands Answers

Rodríguez's absence from her job and the lack of control over her work activity have opened a new front in the case investigation.

The opposition believes that this situation reflects poor management of public resources and demands accountability.

In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court may require new statements from witnesses and Ineco officials to clarify the facts.

The possibility of new evidence emerging could further complicate the situation for former minister Ábalos and his closest circle.

The Ineco scandal adds to a series of controversies that have affected the former minister's management in recent months.

The revelation that a person received a salary for two years without working reinforces the criticism of the administration of public funds at the head of the Ministry of Transport.

The expectation about the development of the investigation continues to grow, while the public and the opposition await clear answers about the case.

Ineco, as a public company, is obliged to ensure transparency in its management, something that, according to critics, has not occurred in this case.

The Government, meanwhile, faces pressure to clarify what happened and implement corrective measures. The controversy surrounding Jéssica Rodríguez could lead to changes in hiring policies within Ineco and other state entities.

It remains to be seen whether the investigations will lead to political or judicial responsibilities in the short term.