Spain’s Supreme Court has sentenced former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years and three months in prison for his involvement in a corruption case. Koldo García, a former advisor to Ábalos, received a sentence of 19 years and eight months. Businessman Alfredo Aldama was sentenced to four and a half years, but may avoid prison if he meets certain conditions. The case centers around alleged fraudulent contracts awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic for the procurement of medical supplies. The court has set a maximum sentence of 16 and a half years for Ábalos and 15 years for García, potentially allowing for early release under certain circumstances. The ruling follows a high-profile investigation and trial that has gripped Spanish politics, exposing alleged instances of influence peddling and misuse of public funds. Appeals against the sentences are expected.