The UCO says that Ábalos's role was "fundamental" for the Koldo case: "That's why he earns what he earns"

"He was a qualified member, that's why he charges what he charges." This is how Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Balas, head of the Anti-Corruption Department of the UCO of the Civil Guard, has summarized the role of José Luis Ábalos in the Koldo case. "He is fundamental, without him they could have done almost nothing," he has verbalized.