Zapatero Spokesman Apologizes After 103 Jewels Are Appraised at €1.3 Million
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Updated · elconstitucional.es · Jun 12
Zapatero Spokesman Apologizes After 103 Jewels Are Appraised at €1.3 Million
1 articles · Updated · elconstitucional.es · Jun 12
Summary
Ansorena valued 103 jewels found in a safe at José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's office at €1.3 million, far above the €30,000-€50,000 estimate previously given by spokesman Luis Arroyo.
Arroyo apologized on X for having misled about the jewels' value and said Zapatero would explain the matter to Judge José Luis Calama.
Calama ordered the appraisal as part of the Plus Ultra case to establish the pieces' nature, authenticity and replacement value, as well as their maker, hallmark and manufacturing date.
At the search, Zapatero's secretary said the jewels came from inheritances and travel gifts belonging to his wife, Sonsoles Espinosa; the cache included necklaces, bracelets, bangles and watches.