A Spanish court said Tuesday that Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero was being investigated for allegedly leading an influence-peddling and money-laundering network, in another blow to the leftist government beset by corruption scandals.

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

O antigo presidente do Governo espanhol está a ser investigado por suspeitas de lavagem de dinheiro com o resgate público de uma companhia aérea.