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- Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero became the first former Spanish prime minister formally investigated since the democratic transition.
- He testified before Madrid’s High Court, denying involvement in the €53 million Plus Ultra state bailout.
- Investigators claim he led an influence-peddling and money-laundering network that lobbied for third-party clients.
- A separate probe looks at €1.3 million of jewellery in his office, while a judge refused to seize his passport, citing notoriety.
