Judge Juan Carlos Peinado will hear Sánchez’s testimony at his official residence at 11:00 am on July 30, according to a court statement. He will be questioned regarding suspected influence peddling by his wife.
A preliminary investigation was initiated in April to determine whether Gómez used her government connections to advance her private business interests.
The corruption probe was launched following a complaint filed by Manos Limpias, or “Clean Hands,” an organization with links to ultranationalist groups known for filing legal complaints related to far-right causes.
These groups are also connected to the far-right Vox party, which requested that Sánchez be called as a witness, according to the Madrid High Court.
On Friday, Gómez invoked her right to remain silent during questioning by a judge. She had previously appeared before the same judge on July 5, but the hearing was suspended after her lawyer stated they had “not been notified” about all the complaints against her and requested more time to review them.
The investigation began on April 16 following a complaint by Manos Limpias, an anti-graft NGO linked to the far-right, alleging corruption in the private sector and influence peddling, based on media reports.
A second complaint citing influence peddling was filed by Hazte Oir (“Make Yourself Heard”), an ultra-Catholic pressure group with far-right ties.
Sánchez has consistently maintained that his wife has done nothing wrong, with his justice minister, Felix Bolanos, defending her on Friday.
