Was enlisted in the ranks of the national side at the start of the Civil War, after seeking his transfer to Spain was involved in strange circumstances that led him to be charged with espionage. After being released for lack of evidence, he tried to go to France, but failed again, being arrested on charges including espionage, dereliction of duty and misappropriation of funds. After passing through various criminal convictions, he finally was released in October 1945.
