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Police Tapes Name “The One” — Sánchez Denies Involvement

6/6/2026

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Sánchez Denies Involvement

Police recordings label a conspirator “The One,” possibly referring to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied involvement in scheme to sabotage investigations into his entourage and the Socialist Party in Spain.
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said director Mercedes González had no contact with Leire Díez.
Investigators said “S” reference points to party official Santos Cerdán, who faces a contract probe.

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Sánchez Denies Plot

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was outraged by an alleged plot to derail corruption investigations into his Socialist Party.
A High Court judge ordered the Socialist Party to hand over documents and electronic files in the Santos Cerdán probe.
Sánchez rejected resignation demands and affirmed his coalition will govern through the 2027 election.
Cerdán denied wrongdoing and Sánchez said his government is clean and team is reviewing documents.

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Sánchez Denies Involvement

Police recordings label a conspirator “The One,” possibly referring to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied involvement in scheme to sabotage investigations into his entourage and the Socialist Party in Spain.
Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said director Mercedes González had no contact with Leire Díez.
Investigators said “S” reference points to party official Santos Cerdán, who faces a contract probe.

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