The European Prosecutor's Office launches an operation with the UCO due to the Urda tragedy
The UCO carries out information requests in Adif, the Court of Accounts and the State Railway Safety Agency
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The European Prosecutor's Office and the UCO are investigating possible fraud in European funds for the Madrid-Seville AVE line, linked to the Urda accident, with requirements in Adif and other organizations.
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Why It Matters
Investigation derived from the tragic train accident that occurred on October 28 in Urda.
The European Prosecutor's Office has launched this Friday a new anti-corruption operation due to the Urda railway tragedy.
According to sources from the EL MUNDO investigation, the Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Civil Guard is carrying out information requests in Adif, the Court of Accounts and the State Railway Safety Agency.
This new operation takes place after the opening of an investigation into a possible fraud that affects European funds intended for the renewal and improvement of security, signaling and communications systems on the high-speed train line between Madrid-Seville, on which the tragic accident occurred on October 28, near Urda (Toledo).
What to Watch
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New requirements and possible accusations after the UCO analysis
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What amount of European funds was affected?
- What specific irregularities did the UCO detect?




