Spanish authorities have launched several probes into King Juan Carlos’ personal finances, according to media outlets.
Don Juan Carlos, the former head of state, left Spain for the United Arab Emirates this summer following pressure from his son, King Felipe, and goverment leaders.
Switzerland has long been looking into the movemenet of tens of millions of dollars connected to King Juan Carlos. Spanish authorities have are also investigating now that the monarch, who abdicated in 2014, is no longer immune from prosecution.
The latest leaked investigation, first reported by El Mundo, centers around an offshore trust connected to Don Juan Carlos.
King Felipe this year announced he was resigning any inheritance from his father.
King Juan Carlos, who helped steer Spain to democracy, was once deeply popular, but failing health, rumors of financial improprieties and a high profile affair with a German businesswoman led to his downfall.
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