{"id":157428,"date":"2025-07-22T08:57:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T08:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/on-tuesday-the-senate-is-interrogating-businessman-antxon-alonso-and-a-former-president-of-sepi-who-was-hired-by-servinabar\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T08:57:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T08:57:53","slug":"on-tuesday-the-senate-is-interrogating-businessman-antxon-alonso-and-a-former-president-of-sepi-who-was-hired-by-servinabar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/on-tuesday-the-senate-is-interrogating-businessman-antxon-alonso-and-a-former-president-of-sepi-who-was-hired-by-servinabar\/","title":{"rendered":"On Tuesday, the Senate is interrogating businessman Antx\u00f3n Alonso and a former president of SEPI who was hired by Servinabar."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The \u00a0Investigation Commission\u00a0 on the ‘Koldo Case’ in the Senate is making headlines this Tuesday as it proceeds with the testimonies of key figures involved in the corruption scandal. The two major appearances include \u00a0Joseba Antx\u00f3n Alonso\u00a0, the Single Administrator of \u00a0Servinabar\u00a0, and \u00a0Vicente Fern\u00e1ndez\u00a0, the former president of the \u00a0State Society of Industrial Participations (SEPI)\u00a0. Both are under scrutiny for their alleged roles in this ongoing investigation and will provide insights to help clarify the extensive allegations surrounding the case.<\/p>\n

Alonso is scheduled to appear at \u00a011:00 AM\u00a0, while Fern\u00e1ndez will follow at \u00a04 PM\u00a0. The inquiry comes in the wake of critical findings from the \u00a0Central Operational Unit (UCO)\u00a0 of the \u00a0Civil Guard\u00a0, which recently conducted a search at \u00a0Servinabar’s\u00a0 headquarters in \u00a0Pamplona\u00a0. The search, carried out on \u00a0June 10\u00a0, aimed to collect documentation pertaining to the awarding of public works contracts, just days prior to the release of police reports involving \u00a0Santos Cerd\u00e1n\u00a0, the former Secretary of Organization of the \u00a0PSOE\u00a0.<\/p>\n

During the search, investigators uncovered a significant document revealing that Cerd\u00e1n had acquired \u00a01,350 shares\u00a0\u2014equating to \u00a045%\u00a0 of Servinabar\u2014for the sum of \u00a06,000 euros\u00a0. This substantial shareholding raised eyebrows, particularly given the company’s involvement in lucrative public projects, including the \u00a076 million euro\u00a0 duplication of the \u00a0Belate tunnel\u00a0, which was awarded through a temporary union of companies (\u00a0UTE\u00a0).<\/p>\n

Allegations of Corruption and Corruption Denial<\/h2>\n

On \u00a0July 8\u00a0, Alonso denied any allegations concerning the payment of bribes in exchange for public works contracts while testifying before the Supreme Court. He disassociated Cerd\u00e1n from his company, although he did admit to having made payments to \u00a0Koldo Garc\u00eda\u00a0, a ministerial \u00a0exassor\u00a0, for his mediation on private construction projects prior to \u00a02017\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Alonso responded solely to questions posed by his lawyer during his testimony, asserting that he had always held the position of the sole administrator of \u00a0Servinabar\u00a0. He dismissed the validity of the document the UCO found, which indicated Cerd\u00e1n’s acquisition of shares, claiming it was merely a draft prepared in \u00a02015\u00a0 when Cerd\u00e1n considered exiting politics following poor electoral results for the PSOE in \u00a0Navarra\u00a0. Alonso claimed they never formalized this document since Cerd\u00e1n ultimately chose to remain in politics.<\/p>\n

Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s Testimony and Past Controversies<\/h2>\n

The stage will then shift to \u00a0Vicente Fern\u00e1ndez\u00a0 at \u00a016:00\u00a0, a controversial figure whose tenure as president of SEPI ended amid allegations tied to the \u00a0Aznalc\u00f3llar case\u00a0. He resigned from his position in \u00a02019\u00a0 after the \u00a0Provincial Court of Seville\u00a0 reopened an investigation regarding the awarding of the Aznalc\u00f3llar mine contracts and subsequently charged him for his prior role as the \u00a0Minister of Innovation, Industry, and Tourism\u00a0 in \u00a0Andalusia\u00a0.<\/p>\n

During his statement to the judge in the Aznalc\u00f3llar case, Fern\u00e1ndez dissociated himself from any culpability, asserting he never provided “instructions” to contest officials regarding the mine’s exploitation award to the \u00a0Mexico-Minorbis group\u00a0, the company ultimately granted the contract.<\/p>\n

The Broader Implications of the Koldo Case<\/h2>\n

As the proceedings unfold, the \u00a0Koldo Case\u00a0 paints a troubling picture of potential corruption at high levels of government and industry, raising critical questions about transparency and integrity in public contracting. Both Alonso\u2019s and Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s testimonies will likely shape public perception and political discourse as the investigation continues. The ramifications of the case extend beyond individual accusations, potentially affecting public trust in institutions and raising alarms over systematic issues within governance.<\/p>\n

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This investigation reflects a broader trend where allegations of impropriety threaten to derail careers and instigate governmental reform in Spain. As the Senate commission delves deeper, the implications of their findings could resonate for years to come, highlighting the essential need for accountability in public service.<\/p>\n


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