The cost of Ábalos's escorts: fees and expenses

The cost of Ábalos's escorts: fees and public spending

The investigation into the 'Koldo case' has uncovered the financial details of the meetings between former Spanish minister José Luis Ábalos, his aide, and two women from Málaga: Carlota Sabina Popper and Ariadna R.P. According to sources close to the investigation, Ábalos referred to Carlota with the phrase "La Carlota se enrolla que te defecas" ("Carlota puts out like crazy"). But beyond the salacious details, the scandal has a financial dimension that hits taxpayers in the pocket.

Luxury rates and outrageous spending

Figures circulating in the young women's circle contrast sharply with their humble origins. Both worked as waitresses in Fuengirola before jumping into a world of luxury. According to leaked data, a third acompañante, Jessica, charged 1,500 euros per day. Ariadna reportedly received 100,000 euros supposedly intended for tuition at private universities. Carlota, for her part, spent large sums on travel and luxury goods. One forum user claimed that "Carlota and Ariadna are 60 bucks," referring to a rate per encounter, though the figure is unconfirmed.

Where did the money come from: public funds?

The 'Koldo case' investigates alleged illegal kickbacks in public contracts for face masks during the pandemic. The suspicion is that part of that money was diverted to fund these encounters. Although there is no judicial confirmation, the timeline of the payments and the women's lifestyle point to an opaque flow of money. The book written by Carlota — a tedious, poorly written read according to those who have read it — details her rise from waitress to millionaire, but fails to clarify where the funds came from.

A third woman and the social media trail

After the case came to light, Ariadna's social media accounts disappeared. An amateur sleuth pointed out that there was actually a third woman, the most attractive of all, turning the duo into a trio. Carlota, now an influencer, sells a course on YouTube on how to become a millionaire. The investigation remains open, and the judge is trying to determine how much public money was misappropriated.

With these figures, the cost to the citizen of Ábalos and Koldo's whims is starting to be quantified. What is clear is that, as the saying goes, "prostitution and politics go hand in hand" — except here, the prostitute is the public purse.