Juan Carlos Barrabés, a businessman implicated in a corruption investigation involving Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, reiterated his previous statements in court.

He confirmed that he met Sánchez only once at La Moncloa to discuss innovation, and that Gómez was present during a separate meeting regarding her master's program at the Complutense University.

Barrabés emphasized that his company has a strong reputation in the innovation sector and that he has had similar meetings with various political leaders.

The investigation, led by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, is examining potential influence peddling and corruption linked to public contracts awarded to Barrabés's company.

The case has drawn significant attention, especially after Sánchez filed a complaint against the judge for alleged misconduct.

The proceedings continue as the court evaluates the evidence and testimonies from various parties involved.