# Spanish prosecutors: PSOE charges are premature 8 October 2026 at 10:48 > The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office rejects the PP's request to charge the PSOE as a legal entity pending further investigations. The [Spanish Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office]() has informed Judge **Santiago Pedraz** that charging the [PSOE]() as a legal entity is currently premature. This report follows a request from the [Partido Popular]() to investigate the party for five specific crimes. Prosecutors identified indications of bribery and influence peddling but noted that key proceedings remain pending. These include the testimony of former Organization Secretary [Santos Cerdán](), who is accused by the PP of attempting to obstruct justice. Under Article 31 bis of the Penal Code, legal entities can face criminal liability for crimes committed for their benefit. The PP alleges the PSOE lacked adequate controls to prevent illicit activities intended to protect the governing party's interests. [#Spain]() [#PSOE]() #AntiCorruption #SantiagoPedraz [#SpanishPolitics]() ## Related news ## [Spanish Supreme Court voids private university law]() 8 October 2026 at 18:21 ## [Spain confirms national public holidays for 2026]() 8 October 2026 at 15:59 ## [Prosecutors seek acquittal for Begoña Gómez]() 7 October 2026 at 15:23 ## [PP asks Audiencia Nacional to indict PSOE]() 6 October 2026 at 14:39 ## [Spain calls snap general election for November]() 5 October 2026 at 09:58