Today, Monica Oltra, former Vice President of Consell and former Equality Minister, appeared in a public session alongside the President of the Criminal Court of Peace and the appointed prosecutor. This appearance comes three months after the Supreme Court of Justice decided to open an investigation into Oltra’s former husband, Luis Ramírez Icardi, regarding the handling of equality matters in a case involving the abuse of a minor under state care. Five months earlier, the same magistrate who was slated to question him requested a reasoned report to TSJ dated April 1, even before Oltra had undergone formal evaluation.
Oltra will have the opportunity to address the concerns expressed by the presiding judge about how her department managed the abuse case involving the minor under Generalitat supervision. Suspicions about Oltra’s actions in this matter have persisted since Friday, August 4, 2017. That date marks Oltra’s admission that she learned of the complaint regarding the abuse through a subpoena directed at Luis Ramírez, who still shared the home with her. As reported by the judge, information from the Valencia Prosecutor’s Office indicated that criminal investigations were active between February and March 2017, triggered by the minor reporting the abuse and seeking clarifications about why the Prosecutor’s Office was not informed.
On August 8, the General Directorate of Children and Adolescents opened an informational dossier to obtain verbal information about potential abuses, a step Oltra described in her testimony to the Cortes. The question of who ordered this report remains a point of controversy.
The former vice president testified in the Cortes on April 21, 2021, stating that once she learned, by chance and outside of her political duties, that a judicial procedure existed, she contacted her chief of staff and instructed him to collect information and ensure the utmost care and protection for the young woman involved. The testimony suggested an intent to safeguard the minor without implying criminal retaliation.
Official assessments by the Community’s Prosecutor’s Office have noted the existence of relevant signs against the former vice president, who faces inquiries related to alleged misrepresentation, the abandonment of minors, and failures in prosecuting crimes.
Puig speaks on the record about Oltra and the Alquería case
The Botànic Government faces two priority fronts in court: Oltra’s statement up to the point of resignation and a broader set of accusations against the PSPV and other party affiliates tied to senior management contracts at Imelsa and Divalterra, commonly referred to as the Alquería case. In addressing Oltra, President Ximo Puig described her as someone who held strong feelings but emphasized respect for the judicial process. He also commented on the situation of Jorge Rodríguez, the mayor of Ontinyent and former head of the Valencian City Council, noting that the Alquería trial, which involved fourteen defendants, was an administrative matter rather than a corruption charge.
Puig reiterated that Botànic remains committed to transparency and strict enforcement of anti-corruption measures, stressing that the court’s decisions will be observed. He underscored the government’s stance that justice must proceed with rigor and fairness while safeguarding due process for those involved. This stance reflects a broader commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting vulnerable populations, particularly in cases touching on minors in care.
Observers note that today’s proceedings could influence ongoing debates over governance, accountability, and the proper channels for handling allegations against high-ranking officials. The dialogue around institutional safeguards, protections for minors, and the integrity of investigative processes continues to shape policy discussions across the region. [citation attribution: official court records and government briefings]
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