Prosecutor denounces a "capricious" act for maintaining salaries in the Innova case in Tarragona

The Prosecutor's Office qualifies the hiring of Manté and Batesteza as a "capricious act" and defends Josep Prat's statement without exonerating anyone.
Fiscalia denuncia pràctiques capritxoses per mantenir salaris en el cas Innova a Tarragona amb impacte legal clar — Imagen de la fuente
Prosecutor denounces capricious practices to maintain salaries in the Innova case in Tarragona with clear legal impact — Image from the source

The Prosecutor's Office has considered that the irregular hiring at the company Innova sought to maintain the salary privileges of the accused. This case has exposed unclear management and personal interests in Tarragona.

The situation has raised doubts about the real functioning of local administrations and their direct impact on citizen trust.

The Prosecutor's Office and its assessment of the hiring at Innova

Why does the Prosecutor's Office qualify the hires as "capricious"?

The Prosecutor's Office describes these hires as an act made to maintain the purchasing power of two key directors of CatSalut Infrastructure, which evidences an arbitrary use of the position.

How does Josep Prat's statement defend itself?

Josep Prat, then general director, maintains his version without wanting to exonerate anyone, confirming that there was no intention to favor his family or other involved parties.

The context and local implications of the Innova case

What impact does this case have for Tarragona?

This case affects citizens' perception of transparency in local institutions and reflects a management problem that can undermine public trust.

Why is it important for citizens to know about this?

The residents of Tarragona have the right to know how public funds are managed and how decisions are made that may influence their daily lives, especially when there are possible irregularities.

Details about the involved parties and the state of the judicial process

Who are the main accused and what are they charged with?

Carles Manté and Jorge Batesteza are the main implicated for hires that the Prosecutor's Office considers irregular to maintain their high salaries within Innova.

What progress has the case had so far?

The judicial process is ongoing, but there are already key statements and investigations that cast doubt on administrative management, with parts of the case already shelved.

Person Position Implication
Carles Manté Director of CatSalut Infrastructure Irregular hires to maintain salary
Jorge Batesteza Manager of CatSalut Infrastructure Same
Josep Prat General Director of Innova Key statement, without exonerating anyone

It is evident that the Innova case brings to light a human and institutional conflict that impacts Tarragona directly, where more clarity and responsibility are demanded.

Source of the article: Mar Rovira | ACN