Whatsapp, responding to a rogatory commission from the Spanish Supreme Court, provided two zipped folders containing data relevant to an investigation into Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz. The data pertains to messages deleted by García Ortiz, suspected of leaking secrets.
Judge Ángel Hurtado, who has García Ortiz indicted for revealing secrets, has ordered the Central Operative Unit (UCO) to analyze the data. The analysis will focus on messages sent between March 8th and 14th, 2024, the period when alleged leaks about Isabel Díaz Ayuso's boyfriend occurred.
The UCO will submit a report within five days. Prior to this, Google had also provided data, deemed successful by the judge. The recovered information could strengthen the case against García Ortiz.
The investigation revealed García Ortiz deleted Whatsapp messages twice on October 16th, 2024, changed his phone, and reset his previous device. The judge believes there is enough evidence to link him to the leaks. The information provided by Google and Whatsapp is deemed crucial.
The newly obtained evidence might lead to further investigation and even new indictments. The investigation indicates the leaks originated from the Attorney General's office and were sent to the Presidency of the Government. This development tightens the investigation around García Ortiz.