Published December 12, 2015
A judge has ordered the former treasurer of Spain's ruling party to surrender his passport and stay in the country.
Judge Pablo Ruz issued the order after former Popular Party Treasurer Luis Barcenas answered questions in court Monday about his Swiss bank account with about $30 million.
Barcenas has said he earned it via business investments separate from the finance job he held for years with the party. But Ruz said in court documents there are indications Barcenas could have committed crimes and must stay in Spain while under investigation because he makes frequent trips abroad.
The El Pais newspaper last month published documents alleging Barcenas paid slush fund money to leading party members, including Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Rajoy has denied receiving money.
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