Luis Roldán was a prominent Spanish politician known for his role as the Director General of the Guardia Civil, a national law enforcement agency in Spain, from 1994 to 1996. He gained attention for his efforts to modernize the force and improve its public image during a time of significant social change in the country. However, Roldán's career took a dramatic turn when he was implicated in a corruption scandal involving embezzlement and misuse of public funds. In 1999, he was sentenced to 31 years in prison, marking a significant moment in Spain's political history and raising concerns about corruption within government institutions.