Overview
- Pedro Luis Egea told the Senate inquiry the internet fundraising was “not habitual” in 2017 and operated in a legal vacuum.
- He said the drive collected about €128,000 from thousands of donors averaging around €50, with a few contributions exceeding €3,000.
- Egea maintained no money entered PSOE accounts, as Bancal de Rosas directly covered travel, office and collaborator costs authorized by its president Francisco Martín and by him as treasurer.
- He stated a donor registry exists within the association’s records, donors were not issued receipts, and the donations platform’s domain was registered to Pedro Sánchez.
- Vox labeled the arrangement parallel and “alegal” financing, while PSOE figures argued party expenses were formally accounted for and the association was independent.