Spanish king flees corruption probe
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:23 amAs Spanish prosecutors circle ex-king Juan Carlos for various corruption offences over his dealings with Saudi Arabia, Juan Carlos has fled the country and is living in exile in the Middle East:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53810323
Spain's former king Juan Carlos has been living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 3 August, the Spanish royal palace has confirmed, putting an end to speculation over his whereabouts.
Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 after close to 40 years in power and handed power to his son Felipe.
His decision to give up the throne came after a corruption investigation involving his daughter's husband and a controversial elephant hunting trip the monarch took during Spain's financial crisis.
In June this year, Spain's Supreme Court launched an investigation into Juan Carlos's alleged involvement in a high-speed rail contract in Saudi Arabia, after the ex-king lost his immunity from prosecution following his abdication.
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