Former Officials Claim Aldama Was Embedded in Transport Ministry During Ábalos Tenure
During the sixth session of the Supreme Court trial regarding the 'Koldo case' and alleged mask procurement fraud, testimony revealed that businessman Víctor de Aldama had significant access to the Spanish Ministry of Transportation. Former senior officials, including Isabel Pardo de Vera, former president of Adif, and a Civil Guard officer, testified that Aldama moved freely within restricted areas of the ministry during José Luis Ábalos's term as minister. This challenges the previous narrative that placed Aldama outside the ministry's inner circle. Pardo de Vera, who is separately accused in the National Court for hiring Ábalos's ex-partner, testified to clear her name regarding mask purchases at Adif. She recounted asking Aldama why he believed he was helping organize airplane logistics, highlighting his perceived integration into ministerial operations. The trial involves Ábalos, his former advisor Koldo García, and Aldama, who are accused of associating to secure illicit business contracts, including a two-million-euro deal with Management Solutions. The proceedings aim to clarify the extent of Aldama's influence and involvement within the government infrastructure during the pandemic.
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Former Officials Claim Aldama Was Embedded in Transport Ministry During Ábalos Tenure
During the sixth session of the Supreme Court trial regarding the 'Koldo case' and alleged mask procurement fraud, testimony revealed that businessman Víctor de Aldama had significant access to the Spanish Ministry of Transportation. Former senior officials, including Isabel Pardo de Vera, former president of Adif, and a Civil Guard officer, testified that Aldama moved freely within restricted areas of the ministry during José Luis Ábalos's term as minister. This challenges the previous narrative that placed Aldama outside the ministry's inner circle. Pardo de Vera, who is separately accused in the National Court for hiring Ábalos's ex-partner, testified to clear her name regarding mask purchases at Adif. She recounted asking Aldama why he believed he was helping organize airplane logistics, highlighting his perceived integration into ministerial operations. The trial involves Ábalos, his former advisor Koldo García, and Aldama, who are accused of associating to secure illicit business contracts, including a two-million-euro deal with Management Solutions. The proceedings aim to clarify the extent of Aldama's influence and involvement within the government infrastructure during the pandemic.
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