The judge charges Begoña Gómez's advisor in Moncloa

New update in the case of Begoña Gómez. Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, who is investigating Begoña Gómez, wife of Pedro Sánchez, has charged Cristina Álvarez.

Let's remember that she is the advisor of Moncloa. He charges her for her alleged involvement in the dealings related to the chair at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).

This has been confirmed by The Objective, which has had access to the order where the news is revealed. "It is agreed to direct the investigation against Cristina Álvarez Fernández as a possible participant in the investigated events, which could constitute a crime of influence peddling and a crime of business corruption."

According to the media, Judge Peinado charges her with four alleged crimes. Álvarez stated when she testified as a witness that she asked for money for Begoña Gómez's courses as a "personal favor."

However, the magistrate didn't seem convinced by that excuse, so he takes a step forward in the investigation of the socialist's wife.

Álvarez's testimony as a witness

On December 20, Cristina Álvarez appeared in the courts of Plaza de Castilla to testify as a witness in the case involving Begoña Gómez. Her appearance was marked by tension, as reported by La Sexta, she appeared "nervous and hesitant."

Álvarez testified in relation to an investigation into alleged influence peddling, corruption between individuals, professional intrusion, and embezzlement. During her testimony, she explained that her role in Moncloa was to support Begoña Gómez in personal matters, such as organizing events and conferences. She also noted that it was Gómez herself who suggested her appointment to assume secretarial functions, handling personal matters under the Presidency.

Prosecutor Peinado called her attention several times for not answering certain questions and requested her phone number. Despite this, the judge decided to maintain her status as a witness in the process.

When asked about her connection to the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), Álvarez denied any direct relationship with the institution. She clarified that her main function was to manage the president's wife's schedule, which included coordinating her security at various events.

Additionally, Álvarez recounted that, after the motion of no confidence that brought Pedro Sánchez to the presidency, she received a call from Begoña Gómez. In that conversation, she proposed becoming her trusted person and advising her in Moncloa. Finally, on July 16, 2018, she began working with the president's wife on an occasional basis.