25 Mar, 13:32··

Judge Calama extends secrecy in ‘Plus Ultra’ case.

El País

A Spanish judge has kept the ‘Plus Ultra’ case secret. The case involves a suspected money laundering scheme. Businessman Julio Martínez Martínez and former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero are being investigated.

The ‘Plus Ultra’ case is about a possible fraud of 53 million euros. It involves a government bailout of an airline. A judge has ordered the freezing of accounts belonging to Análisis Relevante, a consulting firm. Julio Martínez Martínez is being investigated for receiving money from the airline. The investigation will continue until April 28th to find more information.

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Highlights

Case Secrecy Extended

A judge has extended the secrecy in the ‘Plus Ultra’ case until April.

Accounts Frozen

Analysis Relevante’s accounts have been frozen as part of the investigation.

Zapatero Under Investigation

Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is implicated in the case.

Asset Location Goal

The secrecy extension aims to identify members and find hidden assets.

Money Laundering Suspected

The ‘Plus Ultra’ case investigates a €53 million money laundering scheme.

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