Alberto Iglesias, former president of the Casa de Galicia, has had his criminal conviction for misappropriation of funds upheld by the Court of Appeals. He was sentenced to one year of house arrest followed by one year of supervised release. The court confirmed the original penalty, though Iglesias will remain free pending final resolution of the case. The charges relate to the unlawful appropriation of funds while he held office. Details regarding the specific amount misappropriated have not been widely released. This ruling represents a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the former official. The case has drawn attention to governance and financial oversight within the Casa de Galicia.