No financial irregularities, leaving post for health reasons: Spanish envoy

Spanish Ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, addressed allegations of financial irregularities on Sunday, stating there were no expenditures made by the Spanish embassy and the situation was a "misunderstanding." March, who is on holiday in Europe, revealed he will leave his post due to "personal health issues" rather than the allegations.

Sources in the Indian government suggested March's recall is due to the financial misconduct allegations, with a new envoy anticipated in the coming weeks. The Spanish media outlet The Objective reported that the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office received a late May report from a Foreign Ministry official regarding "financial misconduct," triggering the recall process.

March refuted these claims, citing his upcoming medical treatment and preference to be with family as reasons for his departure. He also denied any involvement in the controversial events organized in Rajasthan, stating they lacked Madrid's approval. March mentioned plans for further performances in 2026, but these would be funded by companies and the Rajasthan government, not the Spanish embassy, without informing the Spanish ministry.