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Carlos Fabra and Álex Debón Deny Bribery in Castellón Trial Over €360,000 Transfer

Both defendants claim the funds were a loan tied to personal financial struggles, while prosecutors allege they were illicit payments for Aerocas sponsorship contracts.

Carlos Fabra accede al edificio judicial para afrontar la segunda jornada del juicio por los patrocinios de Aerocas.
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El expresidente de la Diputación de Castellón, Carlos Fabra, y el expiloto Álex Debón, en el juicio contra ambos por presunto soborno

Overview

  • Carlos Fabra testified that he could not repay the €360,000 transferred by Álex Debón due to lack of assets, asserting the funds were a personal loan and not a bribe.
  • Prosecutors argue the transfer was a quid pro quo for Aerocas sponsorship contracts worth €3.6 million awarded to Debón between 2009 and 2014.
  • Álex Debón confirmed he provided financial assistance to Fabra, citing their friendship and Fabra's fiscal difficulties, and formalized a private loan contract after the transfers.
  • Key witnesses, including former Aerocas board members, testified that sponsorship contracts were signed urgently prior to board approval and later ratified retroactively.
  • The jury trial continues as both sides present closing arguments, with the defense emphasizing personal circumstances and the prosecution highlighting governance lapses and financial irregularities.