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Spanish PM Sanchez denies 'widespread' corruption after ex-top aide jailed

Spanish PM Sanchez denies 'widespread' corruption after ex-top aide jailed
France 24 Wednesday 24 June 2026, 09:28 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday dismissed allegations of "widespread corruption" against his Socialists after an ex-top aide was jailed for a graft scandal, the latest in a string of corruption investigations into Sanchez’s relatives and former top political allies, including his wife Begona Gomez.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday dismissed allegations of "widespread corruption" against his Socialists after an ex-top aide was jailed for a graft scandal, the latest in a string of corruption investigations into Sanchez’s relatives and former top political allies, including his wife Begona Gomez. [Image text:] Paul Giblin,France24 Correspondent Madrid,Spain Spanish PM under pressure after ex-top aide jailed SANCHEZ:NO 'WIDESPREAD'GOVT CORRUPTION
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