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Judge asks for exhaustive report on Plus Ultra's capital

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Judge José Luis Calama ordered the UDEF to carry out an exhaustive study on the evolution of the ownership of Plus Ultra's share capital. The investigation is part of the ongoing court case against the airline.

Judge José Luis Calama, of the National High Court, ordered the Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit (UDEF) of the National Police to carry out an exhaustive study on the evolution of the ownership of Plus Ultra's share capital.3,2 The judicial order was issued within the framework of the case opened against Plus Ultra, as confirmed by Europa Press.3 The magistrate follows the lead to the Venezuelan capital contributed to the airline, according to El País.2

Former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero filed an appeal asking the UDEF for limits to investigate his bank accounts.1 Zapatero warned in his appeal that accessing all economic operations could lead to a prospective investigation with violation of rights.1 Zapatero's defense argued that the investigation could affect fundamental rights if no limits are set.1

Why it matters

  • The National Court is the Spanish court in charge of investigating serious crimes, such as those related to corruption or money laundering.3,2

  • The UDEF (Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit) is a specialized unit of the National Police that investigates economic and fiscal crimes.3,2

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