The Guardia Civil’s Central Operative Unit (UCO) has concluded that a network linked to the PSOE, led by Santos Cerdán and Leire Díez, was designed to protect the interests of the party, the government, and President Pedro Sánchez. According to the case summary accessed by National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz, the so-called “Ferraz cloacas” aimed to destabilize judicial cases that posed a threat to the political organization.
Operations to Shield the PSOE and Its Network
Investigators revealed that this organization operated with a “level of strategic coordination” to discredit judicial proceedings and institutions that could affect the PSOE or members of the executive branch. According to the report, the network not only sought to block these legal actions but also worked to directly protect President Pedro Sánchez.
Leire Díez, identified as a key figure in the structure, and Santos Cerdán, described as the main leader of the network, mobilized human and financial resources to execute their strategies. At a lower level, businessman Javier Pérez Dolset was also identified, with his actions aligning with the network’s plans.
Connection With the SEPI Scandal
Beyond the judicial actions, investigations revealed suspected tampering with public contracts overseen by the State Industrial Participation Company (SEPI), and reports indicate that the network siphoned off as much as €731,545 through unlawful schemes between 2021 and 2023. Among the most striking cases was the 2021 rescue of Tubos Reunidos, which included a €113 million public injection and produced substantial commissions that were subsequently routed through shell companies.
Judicial and Political Implications
Judge Pedraz continues to oversee the investigation, while the legal ramifications of these activities are being analyzed. The case has created a significant impact on Spain’s political landscape, raising questions about the transparency within the PSOE and placing key figures under judicial scrutiny.
The network not only questions the safeguards employed in Ferraz but also heightens worries about the integrity of Spain’s judicial procedures and how they might be influenced by senior political actors.
Source: Vozpópuli – https://www.vozpopuli.com/tribunales/la-uco-concluye-las-cloacas-del-psoe-lideradas-por-santos-cerdan-protegian-los-intereses-del-presidente.html