Madrid court orders UCO to analyze González Amador's tax records
The Madrid Provincial Court has authorized the National Police's Central Operational Unit (UCO) to analyze the tax and social security data of businessman Alberto González Amador, who is married to Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso. This follows a prosecution appeal against a court order that had previously restricted access to this information, requiring agents to use less invasive methods to investigate business dealings involving Ayuso’s spouse. The UCO requested authorization from Judge Antonio Viejo to examine financial movements dating back to 2014, including bank and tax records, as well as data from the Spanish Social Security Treasury. The court ruled that cross-referencing banking, tax, and social security information is essential for the investigation into several individuals and companies involved. The Fiscalía (public prosecutor's office) emphasized that without tax data, fulfilling the UCO's mandate would be extremely difficult. This probe is part of a broader case involving two tax fraud charges and another for document forgery against González Amador, who is currently awaiting trial. The investigation also looks into alleged corruption in business dealings and a
The Audiencia Provincial of Madrid has ordered the Unidad Central Operativa (UCO) of the National Police Corps to analyze tax and Social Security data related to businessman Alberto González Amador, the partner of Madrid's regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso. This decision comes after the court overturned a previous ruling by Judge Antonio Viejo, who had limited the investigation to bank records. The move allows the UCO to examine financial information beyond banking data, including tax filings and contributions to the Social Security system. The case involves a separate investigation into alleged corruption linked to business dealings with Quirón Prevención, a healthcare group. The UCO requested access to this broader set of financial data months ago, but Judge Viejo initially restricted the scope to bank accounts. The Fiscalía (public prosecutor’s office) challenged this limitation, arguing that without access to tax and Social Security data, the investigation would face significant obstacles. The Audiencia Provincial agreed, emphasizing that combining these data sets is essential for advancing the inquiry efficiently. The investigation centers around the purchase in December 2020 of Círculo de Belleza S.L., a company bought for approximately €500,000 by an entity linked to González Amador. The transaction is under scrutiny due to suspicions that it served as a payment to a director of Quirón Prevención, Fernando Camino, in exchange for securing contracts. The probe also examines the evolution of revenues from Maxwell Cremona, another company associated with González Amador, and various commercial operations involving the sale of medical equipment during the pandemic and contracts with Quirón Prevención. In June, Judge Viejo authorized the UCO to obtain bank information dating back to January 1, 2014, for individuals and companies connected to the investigation. At that time, the UCO also sought tax and Social Security data to reconstruct financial movements and assess the asset changes of those under investigation. However, the judge deferred examining these additional data until later stages of the investigation. González Amador previously declared before Judge Inmaculada Iglesias in April 2025, detailing his earnings from Quirón Prevención and denying any attempt to conceal income through a shell company to avoid taxes. He argued that the acquisition of Círculo de Belleza reflected the value of its distribution network, which included pharmacies. Additionally, he claimed that the Tax Agency had never requested the distribution agreements of the company. This new authorization from the Audiencia Provincial aims to accelerate the resolution of the case, potentially leading to decisions such as dismissal or formal charges against the investigated parties. The court emphasized that the affected individuals have shown willingness to provide this information, aiming to conclude the investigation swiftly. The investigation into González Amador includes two distinct legal proceedings. One involves allegations of tax fraud totaling €350,000 using fake invoices for services not rendered. This case is pending trial, with both the Fiscalía and the State Attorney seeking prison sentences for González Amador. The second proceeding focuses on whether González Amador paid €500,000 for a non-operational company owned by the wife of Quirón Prevención’s director, Fernando Camino, as a form of bribery. The Audiencia Provincial’s decision follows a challenge by the Fiscalía, which argued that withholding tax and Social Security data was unnecessary and less intrusive than accessing bank records. The defense of González Amador did not oppose the measure, and the court accepted the arguments presented. Meanwhile, in a separate case, the defense of Leticia de la Hoz, an individual under investigation in the Leire case, accused the UCO of lacking impartiality. They alleged that the UCO incorporated evidence without verifying its authenticity, suggesting bias in their handling of the case. The defense claims that the UCO acted improperly by failing to cross-check manipulated messages used in the investigation.
The Provincial Court of Madrid has overturned a judge's decision regarding the investigation into Alberto González Amador, the partner of regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso. The court authorized the National Anti-Corruption Unit (UCO) to obtain González Amador’s tax and social security data as part of an ongoing probe into alleged bribery involving a director at Quirón Group. Previously, Judge Antonio Viejo had allowed access to bank account information but denied requests for tax and social security records, arguing that bank data might already provide sufficient insight. However, the UCO argued that both financial and tax data are essential for a comprehensive understanding of economic activities, including identifying discrepancies or undeclared transactions. The Public Prosecutor’s Office supported this appeal, backed by the PSOE and Más Madrid, who are acting as civil parties in the case.
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The Madrid Provincial Court has ordered the National Anti-Corruption Unit (UCO) to cross-reference banking information with tax and social security data for several individuals, including Alberto González Amador, the partner of regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, to expedite the investigation into alleged corruption related to his business dealings with Quirón Prevención. This follows a separate investigation by a judge into González Amador for a potential bribe paid to the president of Quirón Prevención, Fernando Camino. The court emphasized the importance of combining financial records with tax and social security data to accelerate the probe and reach conclusions such as dismissal or formal charges under criminal procedure law. Previously, the judge had delayed the examination of tax and social security data pending results from bank inquiries, but this decision was appealed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
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The Provincial Court of Madrid has ordered the National Anti-Corruption Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil to compare tax and social security data related to businessman Alberto González Amador as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and unfair administration in his business dealings. This decision overturns a previous ruling by Judge 19 of Madrid’s Instruction Court, which had postponed the examination of tax and social security data until after initial financial investigations. The court emphasized the need to analyze all these areas together to clarify the facts and expedite the investigation. The probe focuses on transactions such as the acquisition of Círculo de Belleza S.L. in December 2020, potentially linked to a bribe paid to a director associated with Quirón Prevención. It also examines the financial evolution of Maxwell Cremona, a company tied to González Amador, and commercial operations involving medical supplies during the pandemic.
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The Provincial Court of Madrid has allowed the National Anti-Corruption Unit (UCO) to investigate all banking data, tax information, and social security records of Alberto González Amador, the partner of Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso. This decision overturns a previous ruling by Judge Antonio Viejo, which had limited the investigation to bank accounts and postponed examination of fiscal and social security data until after initial findings. The probe focuses on potential corruption linked to business dealings involving González Amador and several companies, including the acquisition of 'Círculo de Belleza S.L.' in December 2020 for approximately €500,000, which investigators claim had little value at the time. The case also examines financial movements of Maxwell Cremona, a company associated with González Amador, and commercial operations related to medical equipment sales during the pandemic and contracts with Quirón Prevención. The UCO was authorized in June 2026 to access banking data from January 2014 to the present.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of legal proceedings and investigative actions taken by the UCO without overtly favoring any political side. It reports on judicial decisions and the scope of the investigation without using biased language or selectively emphasizing certain perspectives.
The Madrid Provincial Court has authorized the National Police's Central Operational Unit (UCO) to analyze the tax and social security data of businessman Alberto González Amador, who is married to Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso. This follows a prosecution appeal against a court order that had previously restricted access to this information, requiring agents to use less invasive methods to investigate business dealings involving Ayuso’s spouse. The UCO requested authorization from Judge Antonio Viejo to examine financial movements dating back to 2014, including bank and tax records, as well as data from the Spanish Social Security Treasury. The court ruled that cross-referencing banking, tax, and social security information is essential for the investigation into several individuals and companies involved. The Fiscalía (public prosecutor's office) emphasized that without tax data, fulfilling the UCO's mandate would be extremely difficult. This probe is part of a broader case involving two tax fraud charges and another for document forgery against González Amador, who is currently awaiting trial. The investigation also looks into alleged corruption in business dealings and a
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The Spanish National Police's Special Operations Unit (UCO) has been granted authorization by the Madrid Provincial Court to expand its investigation into businessman Alberto González Amador and senior executive Fernando Camino of the Quirónsalud hospital group. The probe centers around alleged bribery involving half a million euros. This decision overturns a previous ruling by Judge Antonio Viejo, who had restricted the UCO's investigation to bank accounts of those involved. Now, the UCO can also examine data from the Treasury and Social Security. The investigation has been delayed for over 14 months.
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The Provincial Court of Madrid has overturned a previous judge's decision and authorized the National Anti-Corruption Unit (UCO) to access all financial data of Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, Alberto González Amador, not just his bank information. This comes after the Public Prosecutor's Office filed an appeal arguing that accessing tax and social security records was necessary and less invasive than previously approved measures. The court agreed, stating that comparing banking data with tax and social security information is essential for the investigation. González Amador’s defense did not oppose this measure, and he himself expressed interest in accelerating the investigation by providing such data. The case involves two charges: alleged tax fraud involving €350,000 through fake invoices and suspicions of bribery related to purchasing a non-operational company owned by the spouse of a Quirón executive.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal proceedings objectively, citing both the Public Prosecutor's Office and the defense. It does not favor any side, merely relaying the court's decision and the reasoning behind it. There is no overtly biased language or selective sourcing.
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