Spain's Supreme Court Detains Ex-Minister in Corruption Scandal

Spains former Transport Minister, Jose Luis Abalos, faces pre-trial detention in a corruption scandal involving rigged COVID-19 medical supply contracts. The Supreme Courts decision comes after anti-graft prosecutors sought a 24-year prison sentence for Abalos, who denies wrongdoing. The case has drawn significant attention due to Abaloss former high-ranking position and the ruling Socialist Partys involvement. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.