Names appear in this year’s compendium of defaulters with varying degrees of prominence. Some are mentioned repeatedly, while others drift in and out of focus as the annual Tax Administration update consolidates the list. The compilation remains thorough, reflecting a wide spectrum of debtors and the serious financial implications tied to these arrears. Across the roster, many familiar faces surface again, underscoring the persistence of previous fiscal obligations and the ongoing monitoring carried out by the relevant authorities.
Among the newly highlighted cases are several high-profile figures whose activities have drawn public scrutiny. Louis Medinaman is noted for alleged fraud connected to a purchase linked to Madrid City Council, a purchase associated with protective masks. José Maria Aristrain stands out as a renowned Basque businessman with a substantial liability toward the treasury, amounting to 1.26 million euros. Similarly, Luis Medina Abascal, described as a Spanish aristocrat, businessman and socialite, faces a debt of 653,000 euros. These cases illustrate how debt defaulters span diverse sectors, from public administration to private enterprise and high-society networks, and they emphasize the breadth of the Tax Administration’s oversight.
Conversely, some entities do not appear on the current year’s blacklist. Notable examples include Carlo Ancelotti, the Madrid football coach who previously carried a debt of about 1.4 million euros. In other instances, the list shows departures of entities such as a real estate company Nozar, with a debt nearing 215 million euros, and a company identified as Twitter, which owed around 800,000 euros in the prior year. Even a basketball team is mentioned as no longer appearing on the list, reflecting shifts in outstanding obligations and the dynamic nature of fiscal records over time.
Several individuals who recur on the defaulter list for 2022 continue to show substantial liabilities. Agapito Garcia Sanchez remains a significant figure, with cumulative debt well into the tens of millions. The siblings Ramon and Augustine Olivares, who operate as businessmen, along with their partners, face combined liabilities of tens of millions to the Treasury. Teresa Maldonado Tillefer and Jesús Ruiz Casado, associated with Ayfos, a real estate development firm, are noted for a debt of around 15.5 million euros. These cases illustrate how ongoing defaults can involve both individual actors and business groups, highlighting the intersection of personal and corporate financial obligations within the public accounting framework.
On the broader stage of notable debtors, several well-known personalities contribute to the year’s totals. Mario, commonly recognized by fans, is recorded with a debt of 7.8 million. The entertainment sector contributes high-profile figures such as actress María Paz Campos, known professionally as Paz Vega, who carries a debt exceeding 3 million euros. Rodrigo Rato, a writer and public figure, is listed with an outstanding amount of 1.39 million euros. Others include Cesal Vidal with 2.6 million euros and footballer Daniel Alves with debts surpassing two million euros. These figures paint a clear picture of how the defaulter list captures influential names across diverse industries, reflecting the breadth of fiscal responsibility and public accountability that the Tax Administration tracks.
The list also includes figures from the culinary and sports world among its recurring names. The chef Areola and Samuel Eto’o appear with obligations close to one million euros each, illustrating that debt issues touch varied corners of society. Diego Torres, once linked to Urdangarín along with associated companies, is shown with a debt of 956,019 euros, while Kulteperalia and Adriatic Alba, connected to Jose Luis Moreno, carry liabilities of 950,530 euros and 1.8 million euros respectively. These entries demonstrate the interconnected nature of corporate and personal finances within the broader fiscal landscape and underscore the ongoing scrutiny applied by the treasury to related businesses and partnerships. (Source: Tax Administration list)