A Spanish judge investigating the “Plus Ultra” case has opened a separate investigation into former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero regarding alleged tax evasion and smuggling related to jewelry. The probe centers around undeclared assets and potential criminal activity concerning valuable jewels. Authorities received a valuation report this Thursday assessing the jewelry’s worth at €1,323,915. This new line of inquiry stems from the broader “Plus Ultra” investigation, which involves alleged irregularities in business dealings. The judge is now examining whether Zapatero failed to properly declare the jewelry’s value to tax authorities and if it was illegally transported. No formal charges have been filed against Zapatero at this time, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The investigation continues as authorities gather further evidence and testimony.