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Key Witness in Ábalos Corruption Probe to Testify Again on June 4

Judge Leopoldo Puente seeks clarity on Leonor González Pano's claims about alleged payments tied to Air Europa's rescue.

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Overview

  • Leonor González Pano, a key witness in the corruption case involving former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, has been summoned to testify again on June 4, 2025.
  • Judge Leopoldo Puente aims to verify if González Pano stands by her earlier claims of a €500,000 payment from Air Europa's Juan José Hidalgo to Ábalos via his advisor Koldo García.
  • The judge rejected requests to summon Hidalgo and García at this stage, pending further substantiation of González Pano's testimony.
  • This testimony is part of a broader investigation into corruption, influence peddling, and financial irregularities involving high-ranking officials during the pandemic era.
  • The court considers González Pano's statements significant due to their potential implications for the ongoing probe into misuse of public funds and irregular appointments.