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Iberdrola controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2022

    Iberdrola sues El Confidencial over its reporting

    Lawsuit filed

    Iberdrola sued Spanish news website El Confidencial for 17.6 million euros over its coverage of an investigation into alleged corporate spying involving the power company. El Confidencial's director characterized the suit as an attack on press freedom.

    Source excerpt

    • A spokesperson for the court in Bilbao where Iberdrola's suit was filed on Jan. 21 declined to comment on the timing of any decisions.
    • Iberdrola said on Tuesday it had sued El Confidencial over its coverage of an investigation into alleged corporate spying involving the Spanish power company, a move the independent news website said was an attack on press freedom.
  2. 2021

    Villarejo investigation involving Iberdrola

    Iberdrola and senior figures were reported in connection with Spain’s investigation into alleged corporate intelligence and surveillance work associated with former police officer José Manuel Villarejo. The matter concerned alleged services and payments dating from earlier years; allegations and legal findings should not be treated as equivalent.