Princess Cristina jailed without bail amid allegations the group sought a payoff of 3 million euros ($3.4 million) to drop the case and end her ongoing trial. (File Photo)
MADRID:
A Spanish judge has ordered the leader of the anti-corruption group that filed tax fraud charges against Princess Cristina jailed without bail amid allegations the group sought a payoff of 3 million euros ($3.4 million) to drop the case and end her ongoing trial.
Judge Santiago Pedraz said in a ruling Monday that Manos Limpias (Clean Hands) director Miguel Bernad is under investigation for extortion, threats and membership in a criminal organization.
Bernad and another man in the alleged extortion scheme appeared for a closed door court hearing and were jailed amid concerns they might try to flee.
A court official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of policy couldn't provide the name of Bernad's lawyer.
Manos Limpias didn't respond to an emailed message seeking comment.
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Judge Santiago Pedraz said in a ruling Monday that Manos Limpias (Clean Hands) director Miguel Bernad is under investigation for extortion, threats and membership in a criminal organization.
Bernad and another man in the alleged extortion scheme appeared for a closed door court hearing and were jailed amid concerns they might try to flee.
A court official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of policy couldn't provide the name of Bernad's lawyer.
Manos Limpias didn't respond to an emailed message seeking comment.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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