EDATV These are the Supreme Court's suspicions about Ábalos
The accounts linked to him and his family environment have become a priority for the investigators
Ábalos remains in the eye of the storm. The Supreme Court has urgently decided to investigate the socialist politician's assets. The accounts, properties, and assets linked to him and his family and personal circle have become a priority for the investigators.
The Supreme Court theorizes that a significant portion of the wealth the former minister allegedly acquired through the scheme is located abroad, according to *El Confidencial*.
The preparation of the asset report will take time, as will the analysis of his communications, which until now remained untouched without the proper authorization. They can now be examined for possible evidence. The UCO faces the challenge of finding proof, despite the main suspect having had almost a year to prepare.
Ábalos has maintained a defense based on discrediting the accusations made by businessman Víctor De Aldama, labeling them as "lies." He has also questioned both the UCO's conclusions and those presented in Judge Ismael Moreno's reasoned report.
The Silence of the Ministry of Transport on Ábalos
The Ministry of Transport has avoided providing specific details on how José Luis Ábalos used the 34,715.06 euros ($34,715.06) he justified as representation expenses during his tenure as minister from 2018 to 2021.
According to *The Objective*, it is a document that mentions the existence of a document discussing some expenses.
However, according to the outlet, it doesn't go into detail about what each of those expenses was intended for, thus increasing doubts. According to the ministry, "it doesn't provide relevant information." This is what the newspaper claims.
Allegedly, the former minister used more than 500,000 euros ($500,000) of public money to cover purchases, expenses, and travel. Specifically, the trips accounted for a total of 527,926.79 euros ($527,926.79). Among the recorded destinations, which include transportation, accommodation, and meals, notable cases include Asturias.
There, he supposedly spent 800 euros ($800) for one night in a hotel and 4,753 euros ($4,753) on transportation. Also, Mexico, where the cost of transportation over three days exceeded 38,000 euros ($38,000), according to the outlet. Trips were also made to places like Abu Dhabi, London, Toronto, Casablanca, and Moscow, among others, with significant expenses.
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