Most witnesses were holders of bank accounts in Andorra who received or made transfers to Jordi Pujol Ferrusola's accounts during the 90s, claiming they did not know him. These fictitious transfers were part of the so-called “compensations,” an opaque practice common in private banking at the time, which now makes it difficult for the prosecution to prove its accusations.
Oscar Vía, former director of the international area of Isolux Corsán, reinforced the defense's argument regarding the commissions charged by Jordi Pujol Ferrusola for a construction contract in Gabon. Vía explained that the company sought a local "fixer," and payment was made as the project progressed, thus justifying the advisory invoices.
With the existence of these phantom transfers, it becomes complicated for the prosecution to prove its accusations.
Another highlight was the testimony of Núria Villena, who justified a transfer from Jordi Pujol Ferrusola in 1991 as payment for the project to bring American universities to Andorra. This project, financed by the Andorran Banking Association (ABA), was later presented and accepted by the Barcelona City Council, then led by Pasqual Maragall.
