Formal complaint by misappropriation
The City Council of La Pobla de Montornès has filed a complaint with the Mossos d’Esquadra against the former mayor Francesc Larios for alleged misappropriation. This decision comes after Larios did not return official material after its resignation.
Municipal material in question
During July 2023, the City Council provided mobile phones to all members of the governing body, as well as a laptop for the mayor. After its resignation, Larios should have returned this material, as well as the keys to access to various municipal facilities.
Process of requirements
The council sought to resolve the situation in a friendly manner, issuing various formal requirements to request the return of the material. By not obtaining a response, he was forced to take legal action.
Reaction from the former mayor
Francesc Larios has reacted to the complaint, saying that the City Council is ‘ridiculous’ and has left behind its passage through the consistory. According to him, he only retains an old telephone and some keys, as the rest of the material was returned at the time.
Difficulties in the return process
The former mayor said that, despite his attempts to return the material, he was required to sign his personal presence to sign the return document, which has been impossible for him at the moment due to a medical leave.
Perspectives futures
The current situation between the City Council and the former Mayor Larios opens a debate on the management of the municipal heritage and the responsibilities of elected officials after its departure. What will happen below is uncertain, but legal actions mark a precedent in the way they manage power transitions in local politics.
