A Spanish court says it is probing ex-Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling. The case puts more pressure on the current premier, Pedro Sanchez, who is dogged by corruption probes.

A Spanish court is investigating former Spanish Primer Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling and other possible crimes.

Zapatero's office in Madrid was being searched alongside three other premises, the court said in a statement.