Daughter of former Socialist MP defrauds Spain's UGT union of €4.5 million

Daughter of former Socialist MP defrauds UGT of €4.5 million while living in subsidized housing

On May 20, 2026, the news that Mayka Tomás López, daughter of former PSOE MP Carmen López, is facing trial for defrauding UGT Madrid of €4.5 million has reignited the debate over union management and political cronyism. The paradox is striking: the defendant, who reportedly drives a Mercedes and a BMW, lives in government-subsidized housing (VPO, Spain's official protected housing program). Neighbors have confirmed that she occupies that subsidized flat while owning luxury vehicles.

The charges: €4.5 million diverted

According to OKDIARIO's account, Mayka Tomás López, who worked as a union official at UGT, allegedly diverted funds from the organization over an unspecified period. The prosecution is seeking 8 years in prison. Far from defending the accused, the union has stated that "we are glad they are seeking 8 years in prison," in an attempt to distance itself from the scandal.

Subsidized housing and luxury cars: the contradiction

Subsidized housing, a resource intended for people with limited incomes, clashes with the image of a woman who gets around in a Mercedes and a BMW. "They only want public things so they can keep them for themselves," comments a neighbor, reflecting public outrage. This contradiction has been the focus of criticism, which sees the case as an example of the capture of public resources by political and union elites.

The trial is just around the corner. Will it clarify what peine to the €4.5 million, or will it become another chapter in the chronicle of a foretold impunity?