The Investigating Court number 1 of Torrox is investigating the Mayor of Frigiliana, Alejandro Herrero, and five councillors for alleged crimes of misconduct and embezzlement. The Civil Guard raided the Town Hall and a bar in the municipality.
The Civil Guard is conducting an investigation at the Town Hall of Frigiliana that has implicated the mayor, Alejandro Herrero (PSOE), and five councillors from his government team. The Investigating Court number 1 of Torrox has lifted the secrecy of the proceedings, revealing that the case investigates alleged crimes of misconduct and embezzlement of public funds.
The operation, which began early on Tuesday, lasted until 23:00 hours. The agents searched the Town Hall and subsequently a well-known bar in the locality, where they continued to search for documentation. Throughout the day, investigators reviewed files, gathered information from various sources, and made numerous copies for analysis. According to sources from the investigation, there have been no reported arrests.
Search at the Town Hall and a bar in Frigiliana
The operation was not limited to the municipal building. The agents also moved to a hospitality establishment in Frigiliana, where they continued the search for documents related to the case. This indicates that the inquiries extend beyond municipal premises, in search of evidence linking the suspects to the alleged crimes.
During the search at the Town Hall, entry and exit of workers and citizens was not permitted, according to eyewitnesses. The Civil Guard took statements from members of the municipal corporation as part of the proceedings.
Statements from the mayor and reaction from the Málaga PSOE
Upon leaving the Town Hall, Alejandro Herrero stated that “everything had gone well” during the operation. According to his testimony, the agents had collected “data, invoices, and documentation” throughout the day. “We have been making photocopies all day,” declared the mayor.
“We have been making photocopies all day,” declared the mayor after the search concluded.
For its part, the PSOE of Málaga issued a statement expressing that they had learned of the raid “through the media.” The socialists called for “caution”, expressed their “utmost respect for the investigation,” and showed their “full cooperation” with the justice system. They emphasized their intention to “know the facts under investigation as soon as possible” to provide “the necessary explanations.”
Implications for the residents of Frigiliana
The investigation directly affects the municipal management of Frigiliana, a village in Axarquía with around 3,000 inhabitants. Residents are closely following the case, which could have consequences for local administration and trust in the government team. The mayor and the five councillors under investigation remain in their positions as the inquiry progresses, but the situation creates uncertainty about the political future of the municipality.
The closest precedent in the region is the anti-corruption operation in the Town Hall of Torrox in 2019, which also involved several councillors. In that case, the investigation resulted in the resignation of those involved. Now, in Frigiliana, the Torrox court is directing the inquiries, reinforcing judicial coordination in the area.
Residents can check the status of the case at the Investigating Court number 1 of Torrox, which is keeping the proceedings open. More details about the seized files and invoices are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. The Town Hall continues to operate normally, although the opposition has requested an extraordinary session to address the situation.
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