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UCO Detains Almería Provincial President, Deputy and Mayor in Pandemic Contracts Probe

The detentions form part of a court-led probe into alleged kickbacks on sanitary supply deals awarded during COVID-19.

Overview

  • Guardia Civil officers arrested Javier Aureliano García, provincial president of Almería, vice president Fernando Giménez, and Fines mayor Rodrigo Sánchez.
  • Sources said UCO teams were carrying out searches at multiple residences in connection with the operation on Tuesday morning.
  • Juzgado número 1 de Almería is directing the investigation into suspected illegal commissions tied to emergency procurement of sanitary material.
  • All three detainees are members of the Partido Popular, according to the reports citing official positions and party affiliation.
  • The PSOE, acting as popular prosecution, recently asked the court to hear García as a witness based on new UCO findings and messages related to a €2.03 million contract.