The businessman Víctor de Aldama, considered the alleged “procurer” of the Koldo case Koldo casecase, with ramifications in the Balearic Islands that affect the Government of Francina Armengol, has assured that he has in his possession “much more sensitive” evidence than those already presented to justice and that, in case of revealing them, his life “will be much more in danger”. This is what he said in an interview on the program Horizonte de Cuatro, in which he insisted that he has documents that can directly affect the Government and the PSOE.
De Aldama’s statements come as the investigation into the Koldo case is progressing. Koldo casecase, a corruption scheme involving high-ranking government officials and in which the collection of illegal commissions in public contracts during the pandemic is being investigated.
“If my life is already in danger, it will be much more so.”
During the interview, De Aldama revealed that part of the conversations and files on his cell phone have been deleted, assuring that his encrypted backup copy of WhatsApp also disappeared. This complaint had already been exposed days before by the president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who warned about the disappearance of key information in the case.
“It is no problem because we have been able to recover it,” the businessman assured, adding that this data will prove that the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, “is lying.”
An envelope with “very forceful” information affecting Moncloa
One of the most tense moments of the interview was when the businessman was asked about an envelope containing sensitive material that could compromise the government.
“It is a very strong evidence that has to be explained very well. We will talk about it when we have to talk about it in court,” said De Aldama, without going into further details.
The businessman also wondered why the PSOE is “so nervous” about the contents of this envelope and assured that the information it contains “goes directly to Moncloa and has a very big shock wave”.
What is the ‘Koldo case’? The keys to the investigation
The Koldo case case is one of the most relevant corruption schemes of recent years in Spain and its main suspect is Koldo García Izaguirre, former advisor to the former Minister of Transport, José Luis Ábalos.
The main protagonists of the case are:
🔹 Koldo García Izaguirre allegedly used his contacts in the Government and the PSOE to intermediate in the awarding of public contracts during the pandemic, allegedly receiving illegal commissions.
🔹 Victor de Aldama is considered one of the main ringleaders of the scheme, accused of facilitating access to irregular tenders.
🔹 The investigation also indicates that Aldama and his associates defrauded 182 million euros through fraudulent transactions in the hydrocarbons sector.
🔹 In 2021, Aldama obtained a hydrocarbon operator’s license in a record time of two months, when the usual process takes at least six months. This fact has raised suspicions about possible favoritism and influence peddling.
🔹 It has been discovered that the businessman and his collaborators created companies in tax havens in the Caribbean, which could be related to money laundering and tax evasion.
Research continues to progress
The judge of the Supreme Court, Leopoldo Puente, has asked the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard for a detailed report on the economic and patrimonial situation of José Luis Ábalos and his son. In addition, 17 witness statements have been scheduled between February 25 and March 5, including former high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Transport and businessmen related to the scheme.
For the moment, Ábalos ‘ statement has been postponed to February 20 at the request of his defense. The former minister, who was removed from the PSOE leadership in Congress, has disassociated himself from the case and denies any involvement.
Conclusion: a plot with political ramifications
Victor de Aldama ‘s recent statements add a new level of tension to the Koldo case. Koldo casecase, with the possibility that new evidence could further compromise members of the government. The investigation continues to move forward and it is expected that in the coming weeks more details will be released about the evidence that could reach Moncloa.
