Unclaimed works
The Alicante case centers on a network of contracts tied to the Civil Guard and a Canary Islands businessman named Tejera de Leon, known as Mon. He is described as a self employed painter who subcontracted work that sometimes did not involve his own staff on site. The broader question concerns how a private contractor could play a role in the transfer of nearly 200 artifacts and the management of projects in Civil Guard facilities across the country. This context is tied to a broader inquiry into how contracts were awarded and what role Mon’s companies played in the process, including allegations of paperwork irregularities and the handling of payments.
In 2016 Mon appeared to be at the center of several large contracts. An organization in Vega Baja reached out for Mon to provide services. That year, eleven projects were attributed to Mon in the Alicante province, including work at the Dolores barracks, a site conveniently close to the painter’s residence. The scale of these engagements is reflected in the financial figures discussed in the investigation, with a total value reported in the series of contracts dating from 2008 to 2019 of about 3.3 million euros. The figures referenced in 2016 alone indicate significant activity linked to Canarian traders operating under firms such as Angrasurcor SL and Solocorcho SL, whose websites describe specialization in waterproofing and insulation and a capacity to work nationwide and on the islands.
Another aspect the investigation verified is that Mon appeared as a freelance painter billing for labor alone, with materials paid by the contractor. Some invoices were handwritten and included VAT. This detail helps explain how the work was documented and billed at the time, raising questions about the precise allocation of costs and responsibilities between Mon and the entities commissioning the work.
The initial stages of Mon’s activity began in Vega Baja and later expanded to other regions. There were examples of Civil Guard related projects in Castellón and Ávila, indicating that the scope of work extended beyond a single province. The Madrid court has considered elements of the case to involve falsehoods and potential crimes against the Treasury in relation to projects carried out in Castile. The investigation, however, notes that the business activity seemed to be anchored to the Canary Islands entrepreneur, and records show that Mon was summoned to testify as late as 2019 by the Civil Guard Internal Service along with others linked to these events, including individuals tied to several command contracts. Yet at the time, knowledge of the broader investigation remained limited among some officials, and there were moments when facts appeared unclear or undisclosed to key staff who were involved in the contracting process.
Individuals named in connection with these events include Lieutenant General Pedro Vazquez Jarava, Tejera de Leon, and Carlos Alonso, who led the Ávila command center between 2015 and 2017. The record indicates that Jarava and his subordinates instructed Mon to secure contracts in certain regions, with mentions of the Alicante command and the head of that unit at that time, Manuel Munoz. The Alicante command was reported to have processed eleven projects totaling around 400,000 euros, all arranged through small contracts that did not require competitive bidding, a fact that drew scrutiny during the inquiry. These details suggest a pattern of centralized decision making and potential bypassing of standard procurement procedures in the pursuit of specific projects within the Civil Guard network.
Documents from the investigation show that some works were directed from the Alicante command as well as other command centers. The sub-directorate within the General Structure for Supporting the Civil Guard reportedly played a role in allocating funds, and Mon’s companies allegedly signed contracts in response to requests from this Sub-Directorate after budget items were published. The report notes that contracts sometimes arose from a decentralization of funds to regional units, a practice that was queried for its transparency and oversight. The implication is that multiple command centers could channel work through Mon’s firms with little competition, a concern raised by auditors and prosecutors alike. The reporting also references finished projects such as renovations at the Orihuela barracks, which confirms that some works were completed and authorized as part of the overall program.
There are claims that certain jobs were fully paid but not fully executed or were left incomplete. At times a lack of expert witnesses and delays in obtaining technical opinions appear to have affected the timeline and completion of projects routed through the Civil Guard in Alicante. Some sources suggest that every project received attention and that the installations fulfilled identified needs, but observers note the absence of thorough records about the fate of specific actions taken in Alicante. The overall narrative points to a complex chain of contracts, some of which were implemented with the participation of Mon and related entities, while others remained disputed or unresolved in the period covered by the inquiry. Citations: investigative reports and testimonies collected by the Madrid court and associated oversight bodies.