The Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil conducted raids at the headquarters of Tubos Reunidos, located in Bilbao, and at the offices of the State Industrial Participation Society (SEPI) in Madrid. These actions were carried out under the orders of Judge Santiago Pedraz, from the National Court, as part of a secret investigation into the PSOE cloacas, allegedly led by Santos Cerdán and coordinated by Leire Díez.
Details of the Investigation
The primary goal of the raids was to collect relevant information, including documents, emails, and electronic devices, linked to a suspected scheme aimed at obstructing judicial and police investigations affecting the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) and the Government. Authorities suspect that this network may have intervened in the allocation of public funds and specific contracts.
Tubos Reunidos is connected to the case as one of the companies under scrutiny, and UCO indicates that it obtained a €112.8 million bailout administered by SEPI, which is believed to have been approved after the involvement of a network coordinated by Santos Cerdán, Leire Díez, former SEPI president Vicente Fernández, and businessman Antxon Alonso; the group allegedly operated through a WhatsApp chat named “Hirurok,” where decisions that benefited their interests were reportedly made.
The Tubos Reunidos Case and Its Ripple Effect on the Economy
The bailout of Tubos Reunidos not only involved the allocation of public funds but also raised suspicions of irregularities. UCO reports claim the network earned €114,950 in commissions through allegedly fraudulent invoices issued by Mediaciones Martínez. This scheme was reportedly part of a broader strategy to favor certain companies in at least five SEPI-related contracts.
Earlier Detentions and Background
In December 2025, Leire Díez, Vicente Fernández, and Antxon Alonso were taken into custody, a moment that became a pivotal shift in the case, as investigators later determined that this network had shaped crucial government resolutions and leveraged its authority to modify administrative procedures for both political and personal gain.
Political Repercussions
The PSOE cloacas case continues to expand in scope, placing SEPI and its mechanisms for administering public funds at the center of criticism. The investigations led by Judge Pedraz have the potential to uncover further irregularities and implicate additional individuals in the network.
Final Thoughts
This raid represents another step toward clarifying how public resources were managed and the extent to which key political actors influenced judicial and administrative processes. The investigation remains secret while authorities analyze the seized data.
Reference: OKDiario – https://okdiario.com/espana/uco-registra-sede-tubos-reunidos-entra-sepi-pieza-secreta-cloacas-del-psoe-17655875
