{"id":150163,"date":"2025-06-12T22:19:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-projects-under-suspicion-in-the-koldo-abalos-cerdan-case-exceed-720-million-euros-with-75-allocated-to-acciona\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T22:19:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:19:51","slug":"the-projects-under-suspicion-in-the-koldo-abalos-cerdan-case-exceed-720-million-euros-with-75-allocated-to-acciona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-projects-under-suspicion-in-the-koldo-abalos-cerdan-case-exceed-720-million-euros-with-75-allocated-to-acciona\/","title":{"rendered":"The projects under suspicion in the Koldo-\u00c1balos-Cerd\u00e1n case exceed 720 million euros, with 75% allocated to Acciona."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Corruption in Public Contracts: The Santos Cerd\u00e1n Case<\/h2>\n

Recent investigations have revealed a disturbing network of \u00a0corruption\u00a0 involving public contracts in Spain, particularly attributed to Santos Cerd\u00e1n. Allegations suggest that over \u00a0\u20ac720 million\u00a0 in public works contracts may have been awarded through \u00a0illicit means\u00a0. These revelations are mainly derived from a report by the \u00a0Central Operational Unit (UCO)\u00a0, which outlines various public construction contracts linked to the Ministry of Transport.<\/p>\n

The \u00a0UCO report\u00a0 highlights a close relationship between Cerd\u00e1n and Koldo Garc\u00eda, a former advisor to Jos\u00e9 Luis \u00c1balos. The pair began their collusion in \u00a0Navarra\u00a0 in \u00a02015\u00a0, initially working with \u00a0Acciona\u00a0, a leading infrastructure firm. As their ties deepened, they expanded their machinations nationally, particularly after Cerd\u00e1n was appointed as the Secretary of Territorial Coordination of the \u00a0PSOE\u00a0. This relationship led to \u201cthe \u00a0large-scale awarding\u00a0 of public works contracts to select companies, alongside the alleged collection of commissions,\u201d according to UCO findings.<\/p>\n

Acciona: A Central Player in the Scheme<\/h2>\n

A major beneficiary during this period was \u00a0Acciona\u00a0, which reportedly secured contracts amounting to \u00a0\u20ac537.27 million\u00a0. This amount was either awarded outright to its subsidiary, \u00a0Acciona Construcci\u00f3n\u00a0, or through joint ventures with other firms. The report lists five notable tenders that Acciona managed, including the \u00a0A-68 Highway\u00a0 project in Logro\u00f1o, costing over \u00a0\u20ac92.4 million\u00a0, and the \u00a0Centenary Bridge\u00a0 project in Seville, worth \u00a0\u20ac102.83 million\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Additionally, \u00a0Adif\u00a0, the state-run Railway Infrastructure Administrator, was responsible for two significant contracts in \u00a0Murcia\u00a0, amounting to \u00a0\u20ac158.8 million\u00a0 and \u00a0\u20ac121.2 million\u00a0, respectively. These figures represent a substantial portion of public funds allegedly mismanaged amid the corruption scandal.<\/p>\n

Acciona’s Response to Allegations<\/h2>\n

In response to these findings, Acciona has expressed its \u00a0surprise\u00a0 and \u00a0concern\u00a0 regarding the UCO report. The company claimed to have no previous knowledge of the actions described and announced an internal investigation to clarify the situation. The investigation will also focus on a former employee, \u00a0Fernando Merino\u00a0, accused of being the intermediary between Acciona and Koldo Garc\u00eda, who was \u00a0dismissed\u00a0 on \u00a0April 12, 2021\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Should the ongoing investigations affirm the involvement of other companies in joint ventures with Acciona, the firm indicates it will pursue all \u00a0legal actions\u00a0 deemed necessary. Despite the company\u2019s denials, the allegations suggest that Acciona garnered a staggering \u00a075%\u00a0 of the total \u20ac720 million awarded during this scandal.<\/p>\n

Uncovering Irregular Payments and Additional Companies Involved<\/h2>\n

The findings reveal that approximately \u00a0\u20ac550,000\u00a0 of the allegedly irregular commissions are linked specifically to two contracts awarded by Adif to Acciona. Furthermore, the report identifies \u00a0\u20ac450,000\u00a0 that remains unpaid across three additional contracts with the company. Conversations wiretapped by the \u00a0Civil Guard\u00a0 reveal Koldo Garc\u00eda informing Cerd\u00e1n of these pending payments, further complicating the narrative surrounding the contracts.<\/p>\n

Aside from Acciona, other construction firms have also benefited from the misallocation of funds. \u00a0Levantina Ingenier\u00eda y Construcci\u00f3n\u00a0 (LIC) received over \u00a0\u20ac78.8 million\u00a0 for contracts across several regions, while \u00a0Obras P\u00fablicas y Regad\u00edos\u00a0 (OPR) obtained about \u00a0\u20ac8.8 million\u00a0. Payments to Koldo Garc\u00eda, totaling \u00a0\u20ac2,600\u00a0 net monthly from LIC and \u00a0\u20ac1,300\u00a0 from OPR, further highlight the financial irregularities that have emerged.<\/p>\n

Political Implications and Accountability<\/h2>\n

The UCO report spans \u00a0490 pages\u00a0, detailing this intricate web of corruption. It also includes dialogue indicating that Koldo Garc\u00eda communicated with Jos\u00e9 Luis \u00c1balos regarding essential projects that should be awarded to major construction firms due to their complexities. Names mentioned in the discussions include \u00a0Acciona\u00a0, \u00a0Ferrovial\u00a0, and \u00a0Sacyr\u00a0.<\/p>\n

While investigations continue, the implications of this scandal extend beyond financial misconduct. They dig into the \u00a0political fabric\u00a0 of Spain, questioning accountability at the highest levels. In particular, individuals like \u00a0Isabel Pardo de Vera\u00a0, who once held the presidency of Adif, have also come under scrutiny for alleged involvement in these corrupt practices.<\/p>\n

The depth of this scandal suggests a \u00a0systematic failure\u00a0 at multiple levels of governance, raising questions about the integrity of public contracting processes in Spain. As authorities move forward with their investigations, it becomes imperative to uphold \u00a0transparency\u00a0 and restore trust in public institutions. Ensuring robust systems of accountability is essential to prevent such occurrences in the future.<\/p>\n

Public awareness surrounding this issue has never been more critical. These revelations must serve as a catalyst for \u00a0change\u00a0 in Spain’s public contract management systems, reinforcing ethical practices and reclaiming the public\u2019s trust in its governing bodies.
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