Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewelry found in office

Zapatero remains a leading figure in the main ruling Socialist Party

The graft allegations — ‌which he ‌has denied — have added to ‌pressure ⁠on the government following ⁠a series of corruption scandals

June 12, 2026 18:03

MADRID: A Spanish ‌High Court judge investigating former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for suspected corruption has opened a separate probe over jewelry found during a search of his office, the court said on Friday.