Chocolates and 20,000 euros: businessman arrested for trying to bribe the Director General of Costs
The man went to the office of the senior Executive official to try to solve a problem related to his business permits
PalmThe National Police have arrested a businessman from Mallorca for attempting to bribe the Director General of Coasts and Coastline, Maria Joaquina Ferrer.
The man was arrested and charged with bribery after going to the high-ranking official's office to address an issue related to permits linked to his businesses, according to sources close to the case who confirmed to Europa Press.
The Director General reported the man to the National Police after he went to her office to resolve problems related to permits with a box of chocolates and 20,000 euros. A court in Palma has taken charge of the case and has declared the proceedings secret. Sources from the Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle have highlighted the correct action of the Director General and the immediate communication of the facts to the Police.
