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Catalonia Takes Legal Action Over Alleged Mismanagement of Pere Mir’s Philanthropic Legacy

The Generalitat formally joins as prosecutor in the criminal case against three executors accused of diverting millions from scientific foundations.

Exterior del Centre Cellex
El centro Cellex del Vall d'Hebron

Overview

  • The Generalitat of Catalonia has formally appeared as a private prosecutor in the criminal case against Josep Maria Tabernero, Jordi Segarra, and Joan Francesc Capellas, the executors of Pere Mir’s estate.
  • A Barcelona court is investigating the executors for alleged misappropriation and disloyal administration, with damages quantified at €6.2 million.
  • The Cellex and Mir Puig foundations, along with four linked companies, remain under interim government administration as part of the ongoing legal process.
  • Investigators allege the executors intentionally concealed significant assets from the foundations, leaving only €15 million of an estimated €120 million estate for philanthropic purposes.
  • The case originated from a 2023 complaint by former CEO Àngel Surroca, supported by a detective report, which highlighted financial irregularities in the management of Pere Mir’s legacy.