Bárcenas says he stored files in the cloud about 'Gürtel' case.
Luis Bárcenas admitted to storing damaging information about a corruption scandal on a cloud. He also said he paid a prisoner to destroy a recording. This is part of an investigation into police actions.
Luis Bárcenas, who was a treasurer for the People's Party (PP), gave evidence in the ‘Kitchen’ case trial. He stated that the PP, led by Mariano Rajoy, secretly monitored him in 2013. Bárcenas believes the surveillance started within the party. The Ministry of Interior was also involved in the operation. This investigation is looking at police actions and possible theft of evidence.
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Highlights
Bárcenas Stored Damaging Files
Luis Bárcenas admitted to storing information about the 'Gürtel' scandal on a cloud.
Prisoner Paid to Destroy Recording
Bárcenas revealed he paid a prisoner to delete a recording.
PP Accused of Spying
Bárcenas accused the PP party of spying on him.
Ministry of Interior Involved
The Ministry of Interior was part of the spying operation.
'Kitchen' Case Trial Ongoing
Bárcenas's testimony is part of the 'Kitchen' case trial.