Former Spanish PM Zapatero charged over 53M euro loan

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[00:00:00]Good evening and welcome.

[00:00:02]Spain's National Court has charged former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero with influence peddling, money laundering, and criminal organization over his alleged role in securing a 53 million euro rescue loan for airline Plus Ultra during the pandemic.

[00:00:22]The 85-page order details how shell companies and possible offshore entities in Dubai were used to channel commissions.

[00:00:31]Zapatero denies any improper dealings and insists all income was declared, while the government has voiced respect for judicial process and the presumption of innocence.

[00:00:43]He is due to testify on June 2nd.