General · 22 June 2026

Spain ex-minister jailed 24 years for corruption

This significant corruption conviction worsens a political crisis for Spain's government. The country's top court on Monday gave former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos a 24-year prison sentence. He was found guilty of crimes like criminal organisation, and had been a key aide to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 June 2026 at 14:43

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