Spanish Socialist Party Under Investigation Amid Corruption Probes

The Spanish Socialist Party headquarters were searched by police amid accusations of illegal payments. This investigation is part of multiple corruption probes involving Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's allies. Notably, former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is under scrutiny for alleged influence-peddling and money-laundering, though he denies the claims.

Spanish police entered the ruling Socialist Party's headquarters amid allegations of illegal payments, according to local media reports.

A Guardia Civil spokesperson confirmed that officers had been to the PSOE premises but offered no further details, citing the ongoing investigation.

The probe adds to a series of corruption investigations involving Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's associates, including former premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who is suspected of leading a money-laundering network. Zapatero has denied any involvement in wrongdoing.