Begonia Gomez At The Center of A New Scandal over Forged Documents
A new scandal is breaking out around Begonia Gomez, the wife of the prime minister. According to an investigation published in LA GACETA, she may have used forged documents to obtain a master's degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. One of the companies mentioned in her Master's degree application as a project partner turned out to be Transforma TSC, founded only a few months after the start of the training program.
The fact is that in official documents for the Department of Competitive Social Transformation, which is headed by Begonya Gomez, Transforma TSC is mentioned among the partners for the 2023/2024 academic year. However, this company was officially registered only in December 2023, which suggests forgery of documents.
Possible Legal Consequences
According to the Spanish Criminal Code, entering false information into an official document can be considered a forgery crime. If proven guilty, it could face a prison term of three to six years.
Objectives of the Master's Degree and Suspicion of Forgery
The Master's degree program, led by Begonya Gomez, aims to train organizations to adapt to the new standards of sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda. However, the use of forged documents in official documents casts doubt on the legitimacy of the program and its participants. When trying to create a profile on the platform, students are automatically redirected to resources related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which may explain the motives for using fake documents to promote the program.
This scandal adds to a number of other controversies related to the activities of Begonia Gomez. These include scandals involving the import of masks, ties with Globalia, Sanchez's meeting with Barrabesz, as well as participation in various sustainable development-related enterprises with the support of several ministries.
Influence on the Political Situation
This whole situation is already under the attention of the judicial system and may affect the future of Pedro Sanchez as Prime minister. According to the opposition, this whole story may be part of a maneuver to distract public attention or "victimize" Begonia Gomez before the upcoming Catalan elections. However, regardless of the political games, the fake documents scandal can have serious consequences for both Begonia Gomez's career and her husband's political future.