The judge has identified indications that point to the consulting firm Equipo Económico may have woven a plot to unduly benefit gas companies between 2014 and 2018. The investigation suggests that the firm would have used its influence to favor certain companies in the energy sector, possibly facilitating illegitimate gains. This case has attracted public interest due to the implications it could have for the actors involved in Spain's economic and energy sectors.
In response to these findings, it has been ordered to deepen the investigations to clarify the exact role of Equipo Económico and its connections with the gas companies that benefited. The authorities are collecting evidence and testimonies that could confirm the initial suspicions and define the scope of the potential irregularities. The development of this research could bring significant legal and economic repercussions, underscoring the need for transparency and ethics in the relationships between consulting firms and companies in the energy sector.
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