Overview

• The jury in Castellón found Carlos Fabra, former provincial leader, and Álex Debón, ex-motorcyclist, not guilty of bribery charges tied to Aerocas sponsorships.
• Prosecutors alleged that €360,000 transferred from Debón to Fabra was an illegal commission linked to €3.6 million in public sponsorships between 2009 and 2014.
• The defense successfully argued that the payment was a personal loan, not a bribe, and highlighted governance gaps in Aerocas contract approvals.
• Key testimony revealed that sponsorship contracts were pre-signed and ratified retroactively by the Aerocas board, complicating the prosecution’s case.
• The verdict concludes a four-day trial marked by scrutiny of public-private financial practices and procedural transparency at Aerocas.