Published 12:10 IST, August 4th 2020
Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos leaves country after alleged corruption investigation
Spain's ex-monarch leaves the country under alleged corruption investigation
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Spain’s former King Juan Carlos, 82, has left country, weeks after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption case, as per reports. Juan Carlos gave this information via letter, which he gave to his son Felipe VI. Felipe was given power six years ago. Reports suggest that King Juan Carlos would be available if prosecutors needed to interview him. Juan Carlos, who was kwn for helping country and guiding Spain to democracy after long dictatorship of Francisco Franco, but in recent years his im got many blots. A Royal Household spokesperson reportedly said that after publication of letter on August 3 former monarch has left country, but declined to reveal where he has gone.
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Corruption case
In month of June, Spain’s Supreme Court has launched an investigation into former king Juan Carlos's possible illegal commissions linked to a high-speed rail project in Saudi Arabia. court prosecutor's office said it aims to establish ex-monarch connection with project after his abdication in June 2014. At that point, he lost his immunity from prosecution.
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According to media reports, Spanish anti-corruption officers doubt that king kept some undeclared funds in Switzerland, and a Swiss ncy is investigating this case. However, officials are awaiting documentation from Swiss authorities. investigation focuses on establishing or discarding criminal relevance of deeds that happened after June 2014 said Spanish prosecutor's office to media.
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12:10 IST, August 4th 2020