The Police charge against ultra Vito Quiles after he insinuated that the force "serves politicians": "It is not acceptable to continue undermining the image of police officers"

Hola @vitoquiles, los mismos policías que acusas de servir al poder son quienes detienen a delincuentes, protegen a víctimas, combaten el terrorismo, luchan contra el narcotráfico y garantizan los derechos y libertades de todos los ciudadanos, piensen como piensen.

La crítica es… https://t.co/pw258FkXm9

— UFP (@ufpol) June 22, 2026

Quiles' statements come in a context marked by Judge Peinado's decision, who has agreed to open an oral trial against Begoña Gómez for four alleged crimes. In his resolution, the magistrate has also imposed precautionary measures such as the withdrawal of her passport, the prohibition from leaving Spain, and the obligation to appear periodically before the court.

The judge has justified these measures by appreciating a risk of flight and has indicated that "there is no doubt" that the members of Gómez's escort "at a certain moment can, either on their own initiative or following orders from their hierarchical superiors, be precisely those who collaborate in the action or actions carried out to facilitate that flight that makes it impossible for the accused to be at the disposal of justice."

The CGPJ opens disciplinary proceedings against Judge Peinado

The Permanent Commission of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) met this Monday at 9:00 after having held a telematics meeting this Sunday in an extraordinary session to examine the judicial resolution issued by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado in the case affecting Begoña Gómez, wife of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez. In the meeting, they voted in favor of opening a disciplinary file against Peinado, which had the favorable vote of President Isabel Perelló. However, the opening of said file does not imply that the magistrate will be sanctioned, but rather that the CGPJ begins an investigation into Peinado's statements about the police. In addition, Peinado will formalize his retirement in three months.

The call and the resolution come after the Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, conveyed to the CGPJ the "most energetic complaint" about the content of the resolution and demanded the adoption of "the measures that may be appropriate in the use of its powers." The initiative of the head of Interior came after the references made by the magistrate to the agents in charge of Gómez's protection.

The statements contained in the order provoked a swift reaction from the Ministry of Interior. In his letter addressed to the president of the CGPJ, Isabel Perelló, Marlaska denounced the "serious questioning of the professionalism of the members of the State Security Forces and Corps" and described the situation as "an extremely serious event". Furthermore, the ministerial department considers that the "unjustified suspicions" expressed by the magistrate not only affect the bodyguards assigned to the president's wife, but also their superiors, by implying that they could issue instructions contrary to legality. Once the extraordinary meeting concludes, the CGPJ plans to report on the conclusions reached and on the possible measures that may be adopted regarding the judge's actions.

Police demand a rectification from Judge Peinado

"It is an absolute outrage to suggest that members of the National Police, and in particular the agents assigned to the security of the Presidency of the Government, could collaborate in a hypothetical escape or in any action aimed at removing a person from the action of Justice, no matter who says it," the majority police union, JUPOL, stated through its official X account.

They have also defended that the work of bodyguards is to "guarantee the protection and security of the authorities to whom they are assigned, acting at all times with absolute professionalism, neutrality, and in strict compliance with current legislation and judicial resolutions." Furthermore, they have criticized the magistrate, stating that "to question their actions lacks foundation and represents an unjustified discredit of exemplary public servants."

Consequently, the members of the National Police request a "rectification" because these statements "project an unjust suspicion" on public services. "Trust in the rule of law requires preserving the good name and professionalism of those who daily fulfill their duty in the service of all citizens," they concluded in their statement.