New search for Rodrigo Rato, a former IMF chief

It splits the pack of journalists, ignoring the attacks that burst "thief, thief" can be heard in the crowd.

Humiliation sequence for the former Spanish Economy Minister Rodrigo Rato, who is the subject of an investigation for "laundering, fraud and concealment of assets."

His office and his home in Madrid were again raided on Friday, a day after his arrest.

Skilled artisan of the economic boom before the financial crisis, the former director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a leader of the popular Bet Mariano Rajoy, of which he was a worthy opponent for the presidency of the party.

"No matter belonging or not to a political party, regardless of the social status, political power or economic power claimed, we are all equal before the law," responded the Spanish Minister Cristobal Montoro Finance.

Rodrigo Rato, meanwhile, told the newspaper El Pais he stood "at the disposal of justice."

Is the former rising star of the Spanish right a "sin offering" the Popular Party, in power? This phrase is quoted in numerous titles in the Spanish press. The Conservatives are indeed accused of not effectively fight against corruption at the approach of regional elections scheduled for May 24 and legislation at the end of the year.

The former minister and banker, however, has a criminal liability. He is also charged with embezzlement related to Bankia, the bank he led between 2010 and 2012.

¬Avec AFP¬