The Civil Guard found nearly 20,000 euros in cash at the home of former Andalusian vice president Gaspar Zarrías, who is under investigation for an alleged network to destabilize cases against the PSOE. Having money at home is not a crime, but in this context, the discovery fuels a suspicion that the public already has: that Spanish politics operates with envelopes, silences, and no resignations.
Zero transparency: when data is not shared 🧾
In the technological field, transparency is achieved with traceability systems and distributed ledgers that prevent data manipulation. However, these principles are not applied in Spanish public management. There is no open database that allows tracking the origin of a public official's funds. While companies use blockchain to audit every transaction, politicians continue to keep bills at home, trusting that no one will look under the rug.
The crash course on how not to hide money 💸
If anyone wants a manual on how not to conceal cash, they should look at the Zarrías case. Because if you have nearly 20,000 euros at home, you should at least have a credible excuse. An expensive hobby. A stamp collection. An emergency fund. But no, Spanish politicians keep using the sock method, as if the Civil Guard didn't have trained dogs. In the end, the only thing they hide well is resignation.