A Spanish court opened a criminal investigation into Zapatero over alleged tax fraud and smuggling tied to 103+ jewellery items.
WHO:Spanish National Court judge José Luis Calama
WHAT:Ordered a new criminal investigation into former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged tax fraud and smuggling related to 103+ jewellery pieces valued over €1.3 million.
WHEN:Jun 12, 2026 at 9:18 AM ET
WHERE:Madrid, Spain
WHY:The jewellery’s origin was not accounted for, and the lack of paperwork could indicate an undeclared unjustified capital gain.
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