Dominican Banks Where Sánchez’s Ministers Allegedly Have Accounts

The news was translated from EDTV.news.

According to the document sent to the Senate, there are mentions of deposits in Dominican banks.

The allegation about bank accounts of high-ranking officials in Pedro Sánchez’s government has created controversy. The document sent to the Senate mentions deposits in Dominican banks. Among those implicated are ministers such as María Jesús Montero, Ángel Víctor Torres, Luis Planas, Óscar López, Pilar Alegría, and European Commissioner Teresa Ribera. Also mentioned are PSOE leaders Santos Cerdán and Patxi López.

The document also refers to a publication by The Objetive, stating that the accounts are held in three financial institutions: Banco Caribe, Banco Santa Cruz, and Banco Promerica, all located in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

Banco Caribe en Santo Domingo / Foto de RRSS

The accusations arise from reports and media articles referencing possible illicit activities. The whistleblower has provided details about the alleged money deposits in these institutions. According to the information, Montero would be the holder of three accounts.

In contrast, Ribera, López, Cerdán, and López would each have two accounts. The rest of those implicated would have only one account each.

The document also allegedly mentions the partner of the socialist spokesperson in Congress, Óscar López, as a co-holder in some of the accounts. The allegation has generated significant uproar in Spanish politics. The Anti- Corruption Prosecutor’s Office had already dismissed a similar complaint, but the referral to the Supreme Court opens new possibilities.

The Senate decided to refer the complaint to the Supreme Court due to the seriousness of the accusations. Sources from the Supreme Court have indicated that the document is required to be processed, although the chances of it being admitted are low. The document does not specify how the information was obtained nor does it present clear evidence of criminal activity.

Legal experts have explained that it is difficult to verify the truthfulness of the accusations. Many countries, including the Dominican Republic, have banking systems that facilitate the concealment of funds. Although they are not considered tax havens, the laws are lax regarding the supervision of illicit funds.

Banco Santa Cruz sede la capital dominicana | Foto: RRSS

Although the Spanish government has denied the accusations, the situation continues to generate intense debate. Pedro Sánchez’s administration maintains that the complaint is unfounded and that the accusations are false. María Jesús Montero, for example, has categorically denied any link to foreign accounts. Despite the official denials, the controversy does not subside. The referral to the Supreme Court has given a significant turn to the investigation.

The President of the Senate, Pedro Rollán, referred the document that reached the Koldo case investigation committee. The 24-page document continues to generate controversy.