During the 23rd day of the trial against the Pujol Ferrusola family, the former Interior attaché at the Spanish embassy in Andorra testified virtually. Barroso identified Commissioner Pedro Esteban, then head of the Barcelona Information Brigade, as the person who ordered him to deliver intimidating messages to the bank.
The testimony corroborated the account of Joan Pau Miquel, former CEO of BPA, confirming he was warned of a potential 'blow' to the bank if they did not cooperate. According to the inspector, the order was to warn that Banco Madrid was in trouble and suggest a meeting with an agent using the alias Félix Rodríguez.
“"The order to convey the message was received from Esteban."
This statement weakens the prosecution's case and strengthens the defense's position. The case also involves Eugenio Pino, former Deputy Operational Director of the police force, within the context of the Operation Catalonia investigations.
