Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denies allegations as wife Begoña Gómez faces multiple corruption charges after long investigation.
April 14, 2026: Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption following a lengthy investigation led by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado. The probe, which began in April 2024, found indications of criminal conduct linked to her role in creating and managing a university chair at Complutense University in Madrid. She is accused of using public resources and personal connections to benefit private interests.
According to the court ruling, Gómez faces charges including embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds. The judge noted that the university position allegedly served as a means for her personal professional advancement. However, whether the case proceeds to trial will be determined by the courts in the coming stages.
Meanwhile, Pedro Sánchez has strongly denied the allegations, calling them politically motivated attempts to weaken his government. The controversy adds to mounting pressure on his administration, with separate corruption cases involving his brother and former close aide also drawing attention. Opposition parties have intensified calls for his resignation amid the growing political storm.