EL HIJO QUE PRESTÓ 20.000 € A PAPÁ ÁBALOS Marina Lobo afila el cuchillo

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The son of former minister Ábalos lent him 20,000 euros while denying he guards his father's illicit money.

The episode begins with an ad for Shopify before Marina Lobo dives into the ongoing corruption trials in Spain. She focuses on the case against former minister Ábalos, specifically the trial for alleged mask commission bribes during his tenure as Minister of Transport. The host is particularly obsessed with Jessica Ávalos, who arrived at the Supreme Court dressed in mourning, a detail she finds cinematic. Ávalos testified that she did no work for two years at public companies INECO and Trasatec, where she was placed through Ábalos, yet still received a salary. The magistrate Leopoldo Puente directly asked her about this, and she confirmed it. The episode also covers the Koldo case, which involves similar corruption allegations. Víctor Ábalos, the son of the former minister, testified, denying he guards his father's money and explaining a 20,000 euro loan was from his own income. He described his job as 'international consulting' in Latin America, mainly with Colombian companies, which the host questions as vague and suspicious. The host compares this to the fictional character Barney Stinson, whose wealth source was unknown. The investigation by the UCO includes WhatsApp messages and audios, revealing coded language like 'coffee' for illicit activities. Víctor de Aldama, another figure, is mentioned as a key salesman in the scandal, with claims of having audios that could bring down the government. The host critiques the slow pace of justice, noting some cases move quickly while others drag on. She emphasizes that the missing millions from commissions are a key unresolved issue. The episode includes testimonies from other witnesses like Joseba, Koldo's brother, and officials from INECO and TRAXA. The host's tone is critical and investigative, highlighting the absurdity and corruption in the cases.

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