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Anti-Corruption Office Dismisses Nullity Requests from Ábalos and Koldo, Calling Them Doomed to Fail

Published July 28, 2026 at 7:32 AM UTC

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Spain's Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has formally dismissed the nullity requests filed by former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor Koldo García, stating that the petitions are "doomed to failure" and should be rejected. The decision marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in public contracts awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ábalos and Koldo are among several individuals under scrutiny for their roles in the awarding of contracts worth millions of euros. The nullity requests had sought to invalidate parts of the judicial proceedings, but prosecutors argue that the legal grounds are insufficient. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the seniority of the officials involved and the potential implications for political accountability. The investigation continues, with further hearings expected in the coming months.