Cuban authorities have formally charged former Minister of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil, with espionage and a sweeping list of financial and administrative crimes, the Attorney General’s Office announced on Friday.
Gil, 61, who served as Cuba’s economy chief from 2019 until his dismissal in February 2024, had been under investigation since his removal for what officials initially described as “serious errors.” No additional context was provided at the time, fueling widespread speculation.
In its latest statement, the Attorney General’s Office revealed that prosecutors are seeking accountability from Gil and several other unnamed individuals for “crimes of espionage” as well as actions deemed harmful to the nation’s economic interests.
The extensive list of accusations includes embezzlement, bribery, falsification of public documents, tax evasion, influence peddling, money laundering, violation of classified document protection protocols, and theft or damage to items under official custody.
Authorities did not disclose who may have benefited from the alleged espionage activities or provide details about any external entities that may have been involved.
“Prison sentences have been requested for the accused, corresponding to the acts committed,” the statement added, though officials did not specify when the trial is expected to begin.
The charges mark one of the most significant corruption and national security cases brought against a high-ranking Cuban official in recent years.
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