### [2026-11-5](/feed/2026/11/5/index.md)

##### Koldo affair
# Six people are arrested in connection with a corruption investigation involving ruling PSOE officials and the Ministry of Transport. 




### Sources:

1. [20 Minutos](https://www.20minutos.es/nacional/registros-uco-directo-uco-registra-casa-abalos-valencia-un-nuevo-operativo-caso-koldo_7057529_6.html) [Image](https://imagenes.20minutos.es/files/image_1920_1080/files/fp/uploads/imagenes/2026/11/05/6aec6239dfe932-45899458.r_d.954-341-10000.jpeg)

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