Spanish Court Investigates Former Prime Minister Zapatero Over Alleged Plus Ultra Bailout Fraud

Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero appeared in court to face allegations of criminal organization and money laundering linked to a 53 million euro bailout for the airline Plus Ultra.Prosecutors sought travel restrictions after investigators discovered 1.3 million euros in undeclared jewelry during a search of his office.While Zapatero denies all wrongdoing, the investigation marks a historic legal challenge that has complicated the political standing of the Socialist government.
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