Former International Monetary Fund chief Rodrigo Rato, previously imprisoned for embezzlement as Bankia’s chairman, is now facing a lengthy jail term in a corruption trial in Madrid. The trial commenced with Rato, 74, acknowledging potential charges and jail time. He denies wrongdoing. The prosecutor seeks a 61-83 year sentence for tax offenses, corruption, and money laundering. Rato’s lawyer argued for charges dismissal, citing rights violations during a 2015 home search. The trial, anticipated to conclude by May 24, focuses on technicalities initially, with Rato expected to testify in April. Previous charges against Rato involved misuse of Bankia credit cards.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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