ABC revealed in 2017 the tactics used by Montoro that led to his indictment
**Breaking News: Alleged Irregularities in Cristóbal Montoro's Law Firm Under Investigation**
A Spanish investigative court has officially opened an investigation into Cristóbal Montoro, the former Minister of Economy and Finance, and his law firm, Economic Team. The probe focuses on allegations of corruption, influence peddling, and bribery, involving a network of high-ranking officials and former public servants.
The investigation, initiated in July 2025, centres around a period spanning from 2011 to 2018, during Montoro's tenure as finance minister. According to reports, the network is suspected of leveraging government positions to lobby for legislative changes favourable to specific industries, particularly gas companies like Air Liquide, Messer, and Carburos Metálicos.
The law firm, founded by Montoro in 2006, allegedly received up to €8 million in payments during this period. Media reports suggest that other sectors, beyond gas companies, may have also used the firm's services for similar purposes, although details remain under investigation.
One of the key allegations is that the group drafted or amended laws to benefit paying clients, resulting in substantial tax advantages for these companies. The investigation will also examine whether confidential government information was used for private gain and whether laws were tailored to benefit specific companies in exchange for payments to Montoro’s firm.
The case has drawn comparisons to the Gürtel corruption scandal and has triggered a wave of media scrutiny and political controversy. Reports have emerged that Montoro and associates allegedly received confidential information from the Tax Agency about politicians, celebrities, and journalists, suggesting a broader misuse of public resources.
The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors examining the extensive evidence presented. As of now, no convictions have been secured, and the proceedings are likely to continue for months or years.
The law firm, originally called Montoro and Associates and later renamed as Economic Team, has also been implicated in the alleged irregularities. Other companies that resorted to the firm include Codere, Ferrovial, and Abengoa.
In a related development, the brother of Montoro, Ricardo, has also been named in the lawsuit. Some members of the law firm are also said to have worked closely and without charge with the PP's parliamentary group, helping to define its economic strategy while in opposition.
The case has led to intense media coverage, public debate, and demands for transparency and accountability from involved parties. If proven, the alleged scheme would represent one of the most significant corruption cases in recent Spanish political history, with implications for both the PP and Spanish governance.
Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation unfolds.
[1] El País, "Investigación por presuntos casos de corrupción en Equipo Económico", 25 de julio de 2025. [2] El Mundo, "El Equipo Económico cobró 270.000 euros a Ferrovial", 1 de agosto de 2025. [3] ABC, "El Equipo Económico de Cristóbal Montoro bajo investigación por presuntos casos de corrupción", 2 de agosto de 2025. [4] La Vanguardia, "El Equipo Económico de Cristóbal Montoro investigado por presuntos casos de corrupción y tráfico de influencias", 3 de agosto de 2025. [5] El Confidencial, "El Equipo Económico de Cristóbal Montoro: cómo el exministro se convirtió en abogado", 4 de agosto de 2025.
- The ongoing investigation into Cristóbal Montoro, the former Minister of Economy and Finance, and his law firm, Economic Team, has raised concerns among the general public and the political sphere, with allegations of corruption, influence peddling, and bribery involving networks of high-ranking officials.
- The investigation into Montoro's law firm's activities, which began in July 2025, has revealed possible financial dealings with various companies, such as gas companies like Air Liquide, Messer, and Carburos Metálicos, as well as businesses like Codere, Ferrovial, and Abengoa, that could implicate the law firm in crime and justice issues.
- The probe's findings could have profound consequences for both Cristóbal Montoro and the current state of Spanish politics and business, given the potential for significant tax benefits and legislative changes that may have been driven by suspicious financial dealings with Montoro's law firm, Economic Team.
