Koldo García Izaguirre was a trusted advisor to Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, working in his inner circle during the critical COVID-19 pandemic period. When Spain desperately needed medical supplies in 2020, he allegedly positioned himself as an intermediary between suppliers and government contracts.

The UCO (Civil Guard) investigation revealed he allegedly received kickbacks on emergency procurement contracts, using his ministerial access for personal enrichment. Phone intercepts and financial records traced suspicious payments through a network of intermediaries.

His case has become the biggest corruption scandal facing the Sánchez government, leading to his former boss's expulsion from the Socialist Party.

Key roles: Advisor to Transport Minister Ábalos Background: PSOE operative