National Court begins trial against BBVA and former chairman
The Spanish National Court has opened a trial involving BBVA and its former chairman, Francisco González, concerning allegations of illegal contracts awarded to a retired police commissioner.
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According to Euronews, Francisco González and 14 other defendants are facing trial in connection with the long-running 'Villarejo case'. The legal proceedings relate to a series of allegedly illegal contracts awarded to former police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo between 2004 and 2016.
The court is examining the relationship between the financial institution and the former officer during this twelve-year period. The trial follows investigations into the nature of these contracts and the involvement of the bank’s former leadership.
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