Spain's Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, denied knowing Leire Díez and asserted that any corruption plot is external to his ministry, while also admitting to two months of counter-surveillance on a 'fixer' following a complaint.

Spain's Interior Minister Marlaska and the Police Director expressed disappointment with the previous chief and emphasized the need to restore trust, while warning against blanket suspicion of the entire police force.

Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has contradicted his previous statements regarding meetings between the Director of the Guardia Civil and a figure linked to a corruption case. The Guardia Civil has since confirmed that such meetings did occur, with the individual reportedly seeking the rehabilitation of an agent involved in the 'Koldo case'.

Spain's Interior Minister Marlaska has announced an inspection of the police harassment protocol, stating that 'something is clearly failing' after a sexual assault complaint against a former Director of Operations (DAO) was admitted for processing.

Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska stated he had no knowledge of pressure exerted on agents of the UCO (Central Operative Unit) and defended the integrity of the body's director, Mercedes González.