Ábalos Speaks Out After UCO Raid: 'They Cloned My Phone'

Valencia, Spain – June 10, 2025. A ten-hour search of former Spanish socialist minister José Luis Ábalos's home in Valencia by the UCO (Central Operative Unit) concluded with Ábalos providing a statement. The investigation centers around potential irregularities in public works contracts. Ábalos stated, "The intervention was minimal, very professional. The only thing they were interested in was the phone; they cloned it." Authorities also sought digital memory devices. This event underscores the ongoing investigation and its implications for Spanish politics. Ábalos's cooperation suggests transparency, yet the search itself raises questions about the nature of the investigation.