Civil Guard officers searched the Madrid headquarters of Spain's ruling PSOE party Wednesday as part of a judicial inquiry into alleged financial wrongdoing.
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Police officers entered the Madrid headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) on Wednesday to search for material related to a potential illegal payments scheme, the Civil Guard said.
The raid was conducted under judicial orders from National Court judge Santiago Pedraz as part of an inquiry into accusations of corruption against former party members and other individuals. The Civil Guard told the Associated Press that the search was strictly limited to the investigation led by Pedraz, which focuses on possible wrongdoing by PSOE member Leire Diez.
Officers searched the PSOE party headquarters located on the upscale Calle de Ferraz street in Madrid. Media members gathered outside the premises as the police conducted their work.
The investigation comes amid a series of graft allegations that have buffeted Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's party. The allegations include accusations of impropriety involving former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. The allegations also impact several members of the Prime Minister's inner circle, including his wife and brother.
The news has put pressure on Sanchez's government. Protests against the ruling party took place in Madrid over the weekend in response to the corruption allegations.
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