VOICED : Exdirector del FMI ante justicia espanola

Rodrigo Rato, former IMF director, appeared in court accused of leading a corrupt financial system during his banking tenure. He and 64 other executives are charged with embezzling over 12 million euros using opaque bank cards. Public protests occurred due to losses from toxic products recommended by Bankia. Rato's career included roles as Spain's Economy Minister and IMF director, but his brief banking career ended in scandal. The trial is expected to last until December.

What was Rodrigo Rato accused of during his time as a banker?

• Insider trading

• Tax evasion

• Embezzling funds from the IMF

• Leading a corrupt financial system

How much money was allegedly misappropriated in the Black Cards case?

• Over 5 million euros

• Over 12 million euros

• Over 50 million euros

• Over 20 million euros

What was the reaction of the public outside the court?

• They were indifferent

• They celebrated the trial

• They protested due to lost savings

• They supported Rato

During which years did Rodrigo Rato serve as the Minister of Economy?

• 1990 to 1996

• 1996 to 2004

• 2004 to 2010

• 2010 to 2012

Until when is the trial expected to last?

• December

• November

• January

• October