Infanta Cristina charged in Nóos tax evasion case
Thursday, January 9, 2014 @ 12:36 PM
KING Juan Carlos' younger daughter, the Infanta Cristina has been formally charged with tax evasion and will appear in court on March 8.
Judge José Castro considers that she was a 'silent collaborator' in her husband, Iñaki Urdangarín's own fraud and money-laundering operations through his company, the Nóos Institute, which he and business partner Diego Torres disguised as a non-profit organisation in order to benefit from public funds.
Castro believes the firm Aizoon, which the Duchess of Palma owned 50 per cent of – the other half being in Urdangarín's name – was a front company for the Nóos racket, enabling the couple to make 'fraudulent expenditure' using business funds.
Aizoon was a 'shield' to ward off the Duke and Duchess' tax obligations, says Judge Castro.
“I cannot see that anyone should consider it scandalous that one wishes to pose questions relating to this situation,” stated the judge.
He insisted there was 'not a shred of prejudice' in his decision to charge the Infanta, and that he was not biased because of her status.
“It is unacceptable that summoning public figureheads, particularly those linked to State institutions, should enjoy special protection,” Judge Castro continued.
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