National Police have so far arrested 60 people as part of Operation Emperador, a two-year investigation into money laundering, crimes against workers’ rights, extortion, prostitution, illegal gambling, drugs trafficking and smuggling related to the Chinese mafia. Amongst the detainees are a socialist councillor and the porno actor Nacho Vidal.
The investigation, which began two years ago, covers provinces all over Spain, including Madrid, Málaga, the Basque Country and Cataluña.
The Councillor for Citizen Participation, Human Resources and Public Safety in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, José Borrás Hernandez, was detained this morning.
Further arrests are not being ruled out as the investigation remains open.