Overview
- He was taken into custody on judicial order a day before he was due to testify as an investigated party at the Audiencia Nacional.
- The investigation centers on an alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud tied to the collapse of Madeira Invest Club, which left hundreds of investors affected.
- Police and tax reports to the court cited potential flight risk, including documents reporting a €29 million account in Singapore linked to the businessman.
- Romillo previously acknowledged paying €100,000 to MEP Alvise Pérez and provided messages, prompting the judge to refer that matter to the Supreme Court.
- He is under investigation for suspected fraud, money laundering and participation in a criminal organization as the case widens.