Spanish PM’s wife to stand trial on corruption charges, ordered to surrender passport (opens original article in a new tab)

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife is set to face trial on corruption charges, with court restrictions including passport surrender and travel bans. The judge cited risks of flight and potential police assistance in escape, which the police union denied.

• Spanish PM's wife ordered to stand trial on corruption charges including influence peddling and embezzlement
• Judge requires her to surrender passport, appear in court twice monthly, and restricts her travel
• Judge cites risk of flight due to potential jail sentence and concerns about security personnel aiding escape
• Police union denies allegations of police involvement in possible escape