Spanish businessman Víctor de Aldama linked to corruption scheme in the Dominican Republic

Spain.- Víctor de Aldama, former Air Europa advisor and key figure in multiple corruption cases in Spain, reportedly invested large commissions from fraudulent activities into the Dominican Republic. Aldama used local and international associates to channel funds, including Venezuelan partners wanted by U.S. authorities, and the financial institution Banesco for transactions. Authorities are now investigating his Dominican ventures, particularly Pronalab SRL, a company specializing in PCR tests for tourists.

Pronalab, established in 2021, saw frequent management changes but remained connected to Aldama’s network, including Spanish and Dominican collaborators. Judge Ismael Moreno and Spain’s Civil Guard are examining the company’s financial activities, suspecting ties to the “Koldo case,” which involves €53 million in fraudulent mask sales commissions. Messages from Aldama’s WhatsApp group, “4 Mosqueteros,” suggest coordinated efforts to move money from the Dominican Republic to Madrid, with Miami also implicated in fund transfers.

Investigations have expanded to include other Dominican firms, such as Modular HV Corp. and GSI Dominicana, linked to Aldama’s associates. The case highlights the complexities of international corruption, with Dominican authorities cooperating in uncovering the extent of illicit operations and their impact on the country’s financial and legal systems.