Criminal network allegedly offered political extortion services, including street protests and lawsuits

Spanish investigators have uncovered that a criminal network, dubbed the "cloaca," offered political intimidation services, ranging from orchestrated street protests to filing complaints against judges. The revelations stem from intercepted communications during the investigation of judge Beatriz Biedma, who was handling the case of Pedro Sánchez's brother. The network allegedly reached out to figures like Cintia Rocho and Ángel Martín, both connected to drug-trafficking prosecutions in Badajoz, to arrange contacts with former magistrate Sáenz de Tejada.

Meetings and emails discussed targeting judges Marta Hernández, Emilio Cancho and Beatriz Biedma, with plans to sue their courts and mobilize public demonstrations. The case also references past tactics used against judge Peinado, highlighting a pattern of using public pressure to destabilize judicial figures.