Villarejo in the Erial: An Explosive Testimony
Former commissioner José Manuel Villarejo has burst into the trial of the Erial case, revealing an intriguing plot of accusations and hidden motivations.
The Political Hunt
Villarejo has pointed to Mariano Rajoy, Juan Cotino and the CNI as instigators of political persecution against Eduardo Zaplana, former minister and former president of the Generalitat Valenciana.
According to Villarejo, the fear that Zaplana would challenge the leadership of the Popular Party motivated this hunt, which began between 2010 and 2011.
The Paper of Cotino
Villarejo has pointed out Juan Cotino, former director general of the Police who died in 2019, as Rajoy’s main ally in this persecution.
Cotino, according to Villarejo, saw Zaplana as a potential threat to his own leadership within the party.
The CNI and Intelligence
Villarejo has stated that the interest against Zaplana came from the intelligence services, particularly the CNI.
The former commissioner has hinted that the number two of the UCO was closely linked to the CNI and received instructions from Corbín.
Villarejo’s Opposition
Villarejo has stated that he opposed the use of bad tricks to implicate Zaplana and that he warned Corbín that orthodox procedures existed.
The former commissioner has insisted that the UDEF never wanted to use unfounded rumors to accuse Zaplana.
Conversations with Corbín
Villarejo has revealed that he met with the head colonel of the UCO, Manuel Corbín, on several occasions between 2016 and 2017.
In these meetings, they discussed Zaplana and Villarejo expressed concern about his use of questionable methods.
Rajoy’s Obsession
Villarejo has assured that Rajoy was obsessed with destroying Zaplana’s political career, since he saw him as a shadow for the PP.
The former commissioner has suggested that Rajoy found in Cotino an ally willing to carry out his plan.
The Interest of the CNI
Villarejo has suggested that the CNI also had an interest in Zaplana, although he has not specified the reasons.
The former commissioner has stated that the CNI was aware of the investigations into Zaplana and could even have influenced them.
Villarejo’s Conclusion
Villarejo has concluded that the investigation into the Erial case was a political setup against Zaplana, orchestrated by Rajoy, Cotino and the CNI.
The former commissioner has stated that the objective was to discredit Zaplana and prevent him from representing a threat to the leadership of the PP.
