Cristobal Montoro, a former finance minister, faces allegations of establishing an economic team that took kickbacks from energy companies between 2008 and 2015. It is claimed that Montoro and 27 co-defendants received at least €11 million in return for favorable legislative changes. A police investigation led by judge Ruben Rus revealed that this team successfully influenced government decisions, securing lower tax liabilities for gas companies. Montoro also reportedly accessed confidential tax data of political rivals and celebrities, and despite warnings, no action was taken by then-president Mariano Rajoy regarding these activities. Montoro has since resigned from the People's Party.
Cristobal Montoro established an economic team linked to the finance ministry, which allegedly took kickbacks from energy companies for favorable government policies, totaling at least €11 million.
The police investigation suggests that Montoro's economic team received large commissions for its capacity to influence legislation during the Rajoy government, leveraging access to the finance ministry.
Montoro is accused of accessing confidential tax records of political rivals and celebrities, raising serious ethical concerns about governmental integrity during his tenure.
Rajoy was reportedly warned about Montoro's questionable activities; however, no action was taken, highlighting a failure of oversight within the People's Party.
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