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Peinado Questions Presidency Secretary General as Suspect in Begoña Gómez Probe

The move advances an inquiry into suspected misuse of public funds over an adviser’s alleged private work linked to a university chair.

Overview

  • Judit González Pedraz is scheduled to testify as an investigated person at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday before Madrid’s Court No. 41.
  • The judge also re‑summoned three witnesses: former UCM vice‑rector Juan Carlos Doadrio, Google public policy lead Miguel Escassi, and IE president Diego del Alcázar.
  • The investigation centers on whether adviser Cristina Álvarez, paid by the Presidency, carried out private tasks tied to a Complutense University chair.
  • Guardia Civil’s UCO recovered 121 emails over three years, including messages referencing a proposed €40,000‑per‑year Google contribution to the chair.
  • Prior actions include charging Madrid’s government delegate Francisco Martín and the Supreme Court’s rejection of an attempted charge against Félix Bolaños, with the case now consolidated by provincial court order.