The ‘Cryptospain’ businessman confesses before the judge that he paid 100,000 euros to Alvise, who has not yet come to testify

The businessman Álvaro Romillo, known as Cryptospainassured before the National Court that he had delivered 100,000 euros in cash to MEP Luis Pérez, better known as alviseto obtain future favors and benefit from their influence on social networks such as Telegram. This delivery of money, which according to Romillo took place on May 27, 2024, was part of a strategy to finance the MEP’s electoral campaign and promote the financial network of Madeira Invest Club, identified as an alleged pyramid scam.

Romillo, investigated as the head of Madeira Invest Clubdeclared before the magistrate Jose Luis Calama and confirmed what was stated in his complaint, where he details that the funds came from one of his companies, Sentinel. In his story, he stated that he personally delivered the money, later confirming receipt with messages of gratitude from Alvise.

Although the MEP was summoned to testify voluntarily on the same day, his lawyer reported that he could not appear due to commitments in Brussels. However, he assured that Alvise intends to appear before the judge and that he will propose new dates for it.

Illegal financing and cross accusations

Romillo’s complaint has generated a separate piece within the main investigation into the alleged Madeira Invest pyramid scheme. According to Judge Calama’s order, the promotion carried out by Alvise of the illicit activities of the financial network could turn him into necessary cooperator or accomplice in the crimes investigated.

Although he is not yet formally listed as a defendant, given his status as a European parliamentarian, which requires the authorization of the Supreme Court and the European Parliament, the leader of the party The party is over (SALF) has chosen to appeal the admission of the complaint. Through his Telegram channel, he stated that this process has no basis and assured that it will be archived.

Controversial relationships and public justification

Businessman Álvaro Romillo, whose Sentinel platform was used to facilitate the payments, alleged that Alvise requested financial support for his campaign with the promise of avoid “state persecution”. According to Romillo’s story, the MEP showed immediate willingness to accept the money, which generated a relationship of complicity between the two.

For his part, Alvise has defended himself publicly, minimizing the accusation and reducing it to an “administrative error”. He declared that the money received was for professional work and admitted that he did not issue an invoice for said “private fees.” He even encouraged his followers to “fiscal insubordination.”

The National Court continues to investigate whether the funds given to Alvise were actually used to finance his campaign or if they are part of an illicit scheme linked to Madeira Invest. Judge Calama’s intention is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to request a request from the European Parliament and elevate the case to the Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, Romillo has appeared reiterating his willingness to collaborate with justice, while the MEP maintains his defensive posture and assures that he will get rid of the charges. This case has generated a wide impact due to the seriousness of the accusations and the involvement of public figures in alleged economic and political crimes.