Two defendants in a drug-trafficking case that involves Óscar Sánchez Gil, the former head of the Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit (UDEF), have dissociated themselves from the charges during their testimony at the National Court. Eduardo M. and Javier M., who are in pretrial detention, denied their involvement in money laundering and in a network that was attempting to smuggle cocaine into Spain hidden in fruit containers. Judge Francisco de Jorge took their statements via videoconference, and although their defense lawyers requested their release, the judge urged them to submit it in writing.
Eduardo M., regarded as one of the organization's top leaders, attributed the responsibility to Juan C., another alleged ringleader. During his testimony, he denied having engaged in cryptocurrency transactions and stated that the money attributed to him was unreal, arguing that his work routine was intense. For his part, Javier M. presented himself as a subordinate who obeyed orders and also implicated Juan C. in the management of operations. The latter was recently arrested following an arrest warrant, while the investigation has led to historic seizures, such as the seizure of 13 tons of cocaine at the Port of Algeciras.
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