Interpol arrested Basque businessman Alejandro Hamlyn in Abu Dhabi, accused of orchestrating a €154 million fraud and negotiating with Leire Díez for impunity.

A Spanish judge has opened a separate economic investigation to trace payments made by the PSOE party to Leire Díez and alleged 'sewers' (cloacas), requesting bank account information from the party and individuals.

Two employees from the PSOE's organization secretariat claim that Cerdán instructed payments for Leire Díez, who was known as the party's 'plumber' and had access to the headquarters' parking.

The UCO (Central Operative Unit) has warned that the PSOE allegedly used shell companies to pay Leire Díez and has requested the National Court judge to expand the analysis of the party's accounts to define the overall banking operation.

The UCO deems it essential to examine the PSOE manager's mobile phone to determine the extent of a corruption plot within the party. Investigations reveal that Serrano allegedly financed 270,000 euros to the socialist scheme using public funds from Correos and arranged a job for Leire Díez.

Rubén Villalba, a civil guard implicated in the Koldo case, has ratified before the judge that Leire Díez offered to advise him on Mercedes González. He claims the PSOE 'fixer' promised to rehabilitate him in exchange for damaging information about the UCO.

Spain's Popular Party (PP) is calling for ministers Robles and Marlaska to appear before parliament, seeking explanations from the government regarding the lack of suspension or dismissal of the Civil Guard Director and Mercedes González following imputations in the Leire Díez case.

Spain's Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, denied knowing Leire Díez and asserted that any corruption plot is external to his ministry, while also admitting to two months of counter-surveillance on a 'fixer' following a complaint.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismissed corruption allegations involving specific individuals as isolated incidents, while Emiliano García-Page called for 'firewalls' and 'responsibilities' within the party. Óscar López defended the government's efforts against corruption.

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has questioned whether the Basque Nationalist Party's (PNV) continued support for Prime Minister Sánchez is being influenced by its connection to the Leire Díez case, demanding new elections.

A former judge, Luis José Sáenz de Tejada, who was previously convicted of domestic violence, is implicated in an attempt by Leire Díez to 'destroy' the judge overseeing the case of Prime Minister Sánchez's brother, having provided information to the plotters.

A new report from the UCO (Central Operative Unit) submitted to the National Court points to Mercedes González, director of the Civil Guard, opening an internal investigation against UCO agents a day after deleting a conversation with PSOE figure Leire Díez.

Leire Díez, under investigation for alleged maneuvers against prosecutors and public contract kickbacks, claims she is being used as a tool to target Pedro Sánchez.

Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP) has summoned Teresa Peramato to appear before the Senate to account for contacts between Leire Díez and the leadership of the Prosecutor's Office, as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign.

An agenda seized from 'fixer' Leire Díez reportedly documents her meeting with a 'plot' at Servinabar's headquarters, where they attempted to secure 29 public sector contracts, confirming her connection to the Navarrese company linked to Santos Cerdán.

The Spanish government has ironically stated that Leire Díez is not Mata Hari and had no capacity for influence, arguing there is no reason to implicate the PSOE party or Pedro Sánchez in the case being investigated by Judge Santiago Pedraz.

Anti-Corruption prosecutors allege that the 'sewer' operation within the PSOE party had the specific aim of protecting Prime Minister Sánchez's family members. Evidence from Leire Díez's 'Notebook 2025' reportedly includes multiple references to 'PS,' indicating a meeting with Sánchez and raising concerns about UCO official Antonio Balas.

Anticorruption has asked the judge to request the Attorney General's Office to provide information on meetings held at its headquarters with Leire Díez, as indicated by messages seized by the UCO in the 'Ferraz sewers' case.

Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has contradicted his previous statements regarding meetings between the Director of the Guardia Civil and a figure linked to a corruption case. The Guardia Civil has since confirmed that such meetings did occur, with the individual reportedly seeking the rehabilitation of an agent involved in the 'Koldo case'.

Leire Díez has reportedly transformed from a 'catacomb mole' into a 'toxic news' figure, raising questions about the prevalence of such individuals within political parties.

Leire Díez reportedly offered protection to a former UCO captain and a pact with the Prosecutor's Office to the ex-number two of the Interior Ministry in exchange for information to expose 'Operation Catalonia'.

The Guardia Civil's Central Operative Unit (UCO) has concluded that the ultimate goal of the organization led by Santos Cerdán, involving Leire Díez, was to protect the PSOE and, directly or indirectly, certain members of the government and its president, Pedro Sánchez.

The Popular Party, holding an absolute majority in the Senate, plans to summon Leire Díez, Salvador Illa, and Antonio Hernando to testify as part of its new offensive in the chamber.

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) increased payments to communication advisor Leire Díez from 15,612 euros to 44,859 euros, with details submitted to a Madrid court ten days before a UCO investigation at Ferraz.

Leire Díez reportedly offered a deal to Francisco Martínez, an official from the Ministry of Interior under the Rajoy government, proposing a pact with the Prosecutor's Office in exchange for damaging information about the government's 'sewers' and offering immunity or judicial favors.

El instructor tiene indicios de que la gerente del PSOE habría realizado facturas falsas para pagar a los miembros de la trama, entre quienes estarían la “fontanera” Leire Díez o el empresario Pérez…

Former Andalusian socialist Gaspar Zarrías testified that he paid Leire Díez 16,000 euros to uncover a connection between former commissioner Villarejo and the ERE case. However, the alleged link was never established.

The political year in Spain will conclude with eleven judicial cases, including upcoming sentences for the Pujol and Kitchen cases, ongoing investigations into Leire Díez and Rodríguez Zapatero, and the start of the first Lezo case trial.

A witness testified before Judge Santiago Pedraz that Leire Díez, known as the PSOE's 'fixer,' commanded 'credibility and fear,' and that Koldo García referred to her as having significant influence within the party, calling Pedro Sánchez 'the one.'

The president of the PSOE, Cristina Narbona, acknowledged knowing Leire Díez, the party's 'fixer,' for years but denied being her godmother, while also discussing corruption cases and defending Zapatero's legacy.

José Anibal Álvarez, the former lawyer for ex-minister Ábalos, stated that he was not paid for his defense, despite an offer from Leire Díez to pay his fees through a company, which he rejected.

Judge Pedraz has postponed the court appearance of Cristina Narbona, president of the PSOE, who was called to testify in the Leire Díez case on July 15, after she reported the death of her mother.

An investigation led by Judge Santiago Pedraz is implicating 14 high-ranking officials associated with the 'Leire Díez plot,' known as the PSOE's 'fixer,' in a corruption scandal.

Prosecutors suspect that Spain's PSOE party financed a scheme to undermine judicial cases, with allegations that high-ranking officials did not order investigations into campaigns against the UCO.

A Spanish judge has indicted 25 individuals, including the president of SEPI (State Society of Industrial Participations), in a corruption investigation. The probe centers on a scheme allegedly led by Leire Díez and Cerdán, with one witness claiming she was offered 250,000 euros for her silence.

Jacobo Teijelo, a lawyer hired by the PSOE, has acknowledged holding meetings with Leire Díez at the Prosecutor's Office, defending his actions as professional legal advisory work for the party.

Residents of Vega de Pas are reportedly upset about their town being linked to PSOE plumber Leire Díez.

The Director General of the Civil Guard has vehemently denied any involvement in a plot against the Civil Guard or any influence by Leire Díez. She appeared before the Senate to address the accusations related to the 'Leire case,' stating that the Civil Guard is her 'home' and 'family.'

The UCO (Central Operative Unit) has revealed that Santos Cerdán, former Secretary of Organization for the PSOE, authorized the party to pay for 'any travel' for Leire Díez for her 'plumbing' (fontanería), indicating a direct order from the secretary.

Corruption allegations, including the imputation of Zapatero and the 'Leire Díez case,' have led to a significant decline in support for Sánchez's government, with the PSOE losing eight deputies in a month and support shifting to PP and Vox.

A judge in the 'Leire Díez case' has summoned Cerdán's lawyer for investigation on June 25, facing charges of revealing secrets, bribery, and crimes against state institutions.

Leire Díez's alibi, revealed after her 'fixer' role came to light, states: 'Remember, I am an investigative journalist. Not linked to the PSOE.' This came after her lawyer, Jacobo Teijelo, warned her that 'her own' might be betraying her following a party member's expulsion.

Reports suggest that the PSOE's 'plumber,' Leire Díez, orchestrated a campaign to undermine a judicial investigation into a mining tender in Andalusia, targeting an EL MUNDO journalist.

Agendas belonging to a PSOE operative, Leire Díez, reportedly detail an alleged government plan for Telefónica to take over Prisa and influence its editorial line, with the editorial direction marked by 'P.S.'.

Anti-corruption prosecutors have requested records of Leire Díez's meetings at the State Prosecutor's Office and also asked Judge Santiago Pedraz to summon PSOE President Cristina Narbona, among others, as a witness.

El ministro asegura que Sánchez “es una persona íntegra” y que cuando ha tenido conocimiento de algún comportamiento irregular de alguien “lo ha puesto de patitas en la calle”

The Central Operative Unit (UCO) has requested the judge in the 'Leire Díez case' to demand the banking movements of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) starting from 2024. This request indicates an expansion of the investigation into the party's finances.

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has called for the resignation of Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska and the director of the Guardia Civil, María Gámez, following revelations about her contacts with Leire Díez, which the PP described as 'state delinquency,' though Marlaska defended Gámez's 'full honesty'.

According to the summary of the 'sewer' investigation by Leire Díez, a lawyer involved in the 'Koldo case' reportedly offered money on behalf of 'people from the PSOE' to 'save Ábalos'.

The President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, has labeled Leire Díez as 'corrupt' and 'foolish', suggesting that the PSOE should file a lawsuit against her, while expressing belief that Pedro Sánchez was unaware of the 'fontanera' case.

Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) has joined PSC and Comuns in rejecting calls from Junts, PP, and Vox for Salvador Illa to appear before the Catalan Parliament regarding the alleged Zapatero and Leire Díez plot.

Sumar, the junior partner in the Spanish government, has broken its silence and is pressing the PSOE for urgent explanations regarding the Plus Ultra and Leire Díez cases, criticizing Ferraz's lack of reaction.

Two former agents of Spain's National Intelligence Center (CNI) have testified that Leire Díez did not present herself as a journalist during a meeting against the UCO, and appeared to be speaking on behalf of a third party. The witnesses stated they did not know her identity at the time and she did not mention the Socialist Party or Santos Cerdán.

The Prosecutor's Office has closed its investigation into the 'pendrive' that Leire Díez handed over to the PSOE, stating that no new information with criminal relevance was found.

Judge Arturo Zamarriego of Plaza Castilla has recused himself from the case involving Leire Díez, transferring exclusive jurisdiction to Judge Santiago Pedraz of the Audiencia Nacional.

Testimonies from two PSOE employees suggest the party's potential indictment in the 'fontanera' case, claiming Cerdán ordered ticket purchases for Leire Díez and authorized her access to Ferraz.

The president of the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) has acknowledged 'worrying signs' in the Leire Díez case. Díez is testifying as a witness before Judge Santiago Pedraz regarding alleged maneuvers to destabilize judicial processes affecting the party or Pedro Sánchez's circle.

The first lawyer for José Luis Ábalos, José Aníbal Álvarez, testified before Judge Pedraz, stating that 'fixer' Leire Díez offered to pay for his defense through a company, an offer he rejected.

A UCO report concludes that the former chief of staff for Prime Minister Sánchez facilitated a 'tailor-made' position for Leire Díez, known as the PSOE's 'plumber,' at the Correos postal service.

Leire Díez has filed a motion to annul the seizure of her phone, computer, and diaries during UCO searches, arguing that the action was disproportionate and violated her fundamental rights.

Judge Pedraz of the Audiencia Nacional has summoned Diego Villafañe, a close aide to Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, to testify as a witness regarding his meetings with Leire Díez at the Attorney General's Office headquarters.

Vicente Fernández, former president of SEPI until his dismissal, is described as a notary for Hirurok and acted as a collector for Santos Cerdán and a confidant for Leire Díez.

A lawyer linked to the 'sewers' of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) has contradicted the Attorney General, denying that he introduced Leire Díez as a member of his law firm at Fortuny.

The Supreme Court's 'Aldama doctrine' in Spain encourages individuals under investigation, such as 'Julito' Martínez or Leire Díez, to cooperate with justice to avoid prison sentences, as seen in the 'Mascarillas case'.

The PSOE reportedly decided to cover expenses for Leire Díez following a meeting with government leaders, just 16 hours after Prime Minister Sánchez's public letter and his retreat to the presidential headquarters due to his wife's imputation. This suggests the activation of a "cloaca" or smear campaign.

The director of the Civil Guard and Leire Díez exchanged messages on the same morning Mercedes González ordered an investigation into the UCO.

Notes from the agenda of 'farsante' Leire Díez are reportedly expanding a corruption scandal to encompass various state institutions in Spain, including judges, prosecutors, the Civil Guard, and the government.

Spain's Attorney General's Office has admitted that Diego Villafañe, the second-in-command to Prosecutor General García Ortiz, held two undocumented meetings with Leire Díez, linked to the PSOE party. This admission comes amid accusations that the Prosecutor's Office concealed these clandestine meetings.

Leire Díez and the former president of SEPI allegedly leveraged political protection from María Jesús Montero to pursue numerous business opportunities in public companies, with investigations also touching on the 'Isofotón case' and its links to Montero.

Judge Pedraz has ordered an investigation into meetings held by Leire Díez, described as the PSOE's 'plumber,' at the Prosecutor General's Office under García Ortiz, requiring information on encounters between April 2024 and June 2025 with businessmen and lawyers linked to an alleged PSOE 'sewer' plot.

Leire Díez is under suspicion for allegedly working behind the scenes to uncover compromising information related to judicial processes surrounding Sánchez, a case that is generating significant pressure on the PSOE party.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has denied any knowledge of an alleged corruption scheme, stating he would not have tolerated the actions of those involved. He also maintained confidence in the director of the Civil Guard despite accusations against his lieutenant.

The UCO claims to have 'been able to verify' how Leire Díez and the former president of Sepi gave an impulse to this aid after the Plus Ultra pause. Read

An audio recording related to Spain's 'Kitchen' case reveals Leire Díez attempting to gain favor with the former number two official of the Interior Ministry under the PP, stating, 'I have come here to clean up,' as she allegedly gave orders to various actors to destabilize judicial cases.

An investigation by the UCO (Central Operative Unit) has reportedly concluded that a clandestine operation within Spain's PSOE party was directed by Cerdán and Leire Díez to protect the interests of the Prime Minister.

The President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, has publicly questioned why the PSOE party has not yet initiated legal proceedings against Leire Díez, stating he would have already sued.

Leire Díez, under investigation, reportedly received orders to 'clean everything' from Santos Cerdán, leader of a new alleged scheme by the PSOE targeting judges, prosecutors, and civil guards involved in investigations against the party.

Gaspar Zarrías offered his version of Leire Díez's contract at the Audiencia Nacional, revealing that 'La Fontanera' was on the payroll of a historical socialist figure after her visit to Ferraz during Sánchez's period of reflection.