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Two former mayors accused of embezzling public funds
  • The Barakaldo court has accused them of misusing public money, defrauding them and using the charge in their own interest.
Nahia Ibarzabal @NahiaIbarzabal 2018ko uztailaren 23a
Gabino Martinez de Arenaza alkate ohia.

In 2014, EH Bila filed the complaint, detecting irregularities in the urban revitalization company Alonsotegi Edificación. In total, two former mayors (Gabino Martínez de Arenaza and Aitor Santiesteban) and six others are on trial.

In the July ruling, the judge explained that the case will not be closed due to possible crimes against the Public Administration.

The association left a debt of 4.1 million euros

It was founded in 2003 in Alonsotegi and dissolved in 2011, leaving a debt of 4.1 million euros. The City Council has taken over the debt, the EFE agency said.