El juez Peinado ordena un careo entre la asesora de Begoña Gómez en Moncloa y el funcionario que tramitó su nombramiento

Key Individuals Summoned

Judge Peinado has ordered a confrontation between Cristina Álvarez, Begoña Gómez's advisor at Moncloa, and Alfredo González, the official who processed Álvarez's appointment. Raúl Díaz Silva, the Moncloa employee who submitted relevant documentation to the court, will also testify.

Background of the Investigation

The investigation centers around allegations of influence peddling and corruption against Begoña Gómez and her advisor. The judge is also investigating whether public funds were misused in Álvarez's appointment.

• Álvarez stated that Gómez personally contacted her for the position.
• González claimed he doesn't remember the appointment proposal.
• Minister Félix Bolaños, who oversaw the appointment, defended its legality.

Discrepancies in Álvarez's Role

Moncloa's report to the judge described Álvarez's role as managing Gómez's schedule and security. However, evidence suggests she also handled communications related to Gómez's private professional activities, such as those involving the Complutense University and IE Business School.

• WhatsApp messages reveal Álvarez's involvement in intellectual property management related to Gómez's Complutense professorship.
• Emails show Álvarez's coordination with the Complutense's patent management department.

Ongoing Investigation

The judge aims to clarify contradictions in statements and further investigate the extent of Álvarez's involvement in Gómez's private affairs and whether this constituted misuse of public funds.