Activist Files Police Report Against Businessman After Press Conference Clash

Leire Díez, a former socialist activist, filed a police report against Víctor de Aldama for harassment, threats, and attempted assault following a heated confrontation at his press conference in Spain on June 4, 2025. Hotel security called the police after witnessing the escalating situation. By the time officers arrived, de Aldama had already left the hotel. The incident occurred shortly after de Aldama's release from prison on November 21, 2024, following a 40-day sentence for his involvement in a 182 million euro fraud case in the hydrocarbon sector. "The situation could have gotten out of control," a reporter stated, describing the scene. Díez waited at the hotel with police for over an hour after the incident. The conflict between Díez and de Aldama is further complicated by de Aldama's alleged attempts to influence Díez and other businessmen involved in the fraud case, suggesting potential pardons or favorable treatment in exchange for testimony against him. This case highlights the ongoing tensions and complex power dynamics within the Spanish business and political landscape.