Scrutiny intensifies over Madrid government's controversial penthouse acquisition

• Planifica Madrid, the public firm behind the purchase of a controversial penthouse in central Madrid, has been forced to release its acquisition file.
• The released documentation lacks standard administrative procedures, including justification reports, profitability studies, and board approval records.
• A judge investigating the case has requested the prosecutor's office to evaluate the court's jurisdiction, signaling a potential move toward formal criminal investigation.

Deficiencies in Administrative Process

• Legal expert Javier Flores has reported the purchase to the Court of Auditors, citing a misuse of public funds.
• The released file is described as irregular, lacking sequential indexing or evidence of a formal procurement initiation process.
• The Ministry of Economy's chief auditor warned during the process that the contract lacked sufficient economic analysis or justification for the purchase.

Contradictions and Financial Fallout

• A document titled 'Memorandum of Lease for Institutional Real Estate' contradicts previous statements by Isabel Díaz Ayuso and her cabinet, revealing the property was intended for residential and accommodation use rather than previous explanations.
• Public funds totaling nearly €7 million are at risk, as the recent public tender to sell the property received no bids.
• With the judiciary forming a separate investigation unit following complaints from the PSOE and Iustitia Europa, political pressure on the regional government is mounting.