Begoña Gómez

Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, is currently facing prosecution following a two-year investigation by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado. In April 2026, the judge concluded the investigation and proposed that she stand trial for four charges: embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misappropriation of brand. The case focuses on Gómez's role as a co-director of a master's degree course at the Complutense University of Madrid. Prosecutors and the judge allege she used her relationship with the Prime Minister to influence authorities for professional gain, misused public resources—specifically the services of a Moncloa advisor—for private interests, and improperly handled software developed for her university chair. The investigation originated from a complaint by the organization Manos Limpias in April 2024. Gómez has consistently denied all wrongdoing, and the Prime Minister has characterized the allegations as politically motivated harassment by right-wing factions. As of June 2026, the court has imposed precautionary measures on Gómez, including the surrender of her passport and a prohibition on leaving Spain. The final decision on the trial rests with the Provincial Court of Madrid, as defense teams are expected to appeal the judge's ruling.