The political party Más Madrid has filed a complaint with the judiciary regarding the acquisition of a penthouse in Chamberí intended for President Isabel Díaz Ayuso. They believe this operation could constitute a crime of embezzlement.
Más Madrid has taken the purchase of a penthouse in Chamberí to court, which was thought to be used as a temporary office for the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso. The complaint, filed by deputy Hugo Martínez Abarca, argues that the facts could constitute an alleged crime of embezzlement, given that the use of the property does not correspond to the public needs initially claimed.
Martínez Abarca argued that the sequence of events suggests that the real purpose was private. According to his statements, both Ayuso and Alberto González Amador visited several properties with the mediation of a chief of staff from the regional government. “They tried to sell their current home while negotiating the purchase of the penthouse with public money,” he stated.
The deputy also questioned the reasons behind this acquisition, pointing out that if space was truly needed due to works at the Real Casa de Correos —a building listed as a Cultural Heritage Asset— this should have been communicated beforehand. “This makes it clear that it is for private use,” he insisted.
In this context, Martínez Abarca reminded that Madrid is a uniprovincial autonomous community, which implies that there is no official residence for its president. This reinforces his argument about the possible crime committed by using public funds for personal purposes.
Más Madrid has requested all documentation related to this operation and has registered nearly a hundred parliamentary questions along with various requests through the Transparency Portal. “The people of Madrid should not have to finance Isabel Díaz Ayuso's extravagant lifestyle,” declared Martínez Abarca.
As this legal situation progresses, the deputy emphasized that it will be the judge's responsibility to determine the legal implications and request the relevant documents. “It may take a long time to get them, but a judge cannot be denied information,” he added.
Moreover, he highlighted how the regional government's recent decision to allocate the property to compensate for damages caused by fires demonstrates that the purchase did not respond to a real need. “If they really believed it was necessary, there would be no reason to hide it until now,” Martínez Abarca concluded.
The complaint marks another chapter in the controversies surrounding the Madrid government and raises questions about the proper and transparent use of public resources. Citizens will be attentive to the judicial and political developments related to this case.
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