New Twist in the Koldo Case: Jésica, Ábalos's Friend, at the Center of the Controversy

Jessica Rodríguez, ex-girlfriend of former minister José Luis Ábalos, is at the center of the Koldo case. Her relationship with Ábalos and benefits obtained are being investigated. Rodríguez stated in the Supreme Court that she was unaware of who paid the rent for the luxurious apartment where she resided in Madrid between 2019 and 2022.

The apartment, located in Plaza de España, had a monthly cost of 2,700 euros. According to the investigation, Víctor de Aldama, leader of the Koldo scheme, assumed these payments.

The Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard estimates that 88,000 euros were allocated to the rent of this property over 32 months.

Additionally, the hiring of Rodríguez in public companies linked to the Ministry of Transport is being investigated. She admitted to having been paid without performing work duties.

However, Ineco, one of the companies involved, presented documents proving that Rodríguez worked 3,684.23 hours. These records include time controls, work reports, and emails.

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office considers the rent payment as evidence of bribery against Ábalos. The chief prosecutor, Alejandro Luzón, indicated that there are crimes of "indisputable gravity."

Meanwhile, Ábalos has denied having mediated for Rodríguez's hiring and any involvement in the scheme.

The investigation has also revealed that part of the transfers for the rent were made by Erika Uriz García, daughter of Koldo García, when she was only one year old.

This fact has caused surprise and intensified suspicions about the opacity in the apartment's financing.

Rodríguez joined Ábalos on more than 15 official trips during his tenure as Minister of Transport. According to reports, she received 1,500 euros daily for her company. This rate decreased over time, which led Rodríguez to express her discontent to Ábalos.

The People's Party has announced that they will summon Rodríguez in the Koldo case commission in the Senate. The objective is to clarify her role in the scheme and Ábalos's possible involvement.

Additionally, possible irregularities in the hiring of other people close to the former minister in public entities are being investigated.

This case has caused a great media and political stir. The relationship between Ábalos and Rodríguez, as well as the benefits she may have obtained, are under public scrutiny. The investigation continues, and more revelations are expected in the coming weeks.

The involvement of high-ranking officials and the possible use of public resources for personal purposes have jeopardized the credibility of the institutions. Transparency and ethics in public management are central themes in the current debate.

Meanwhile, Rodríguez has maintained a low profile since the scandal broke. Her testimony in the Supreme Court and the evidence presented by public companies will be key to determining her responsibility in the case.