A Peruvian court on Thursday ordered a pre-trial detention of former president Alejandro Toledo for a period of 18 months for alleged money laundering and influence peddling.
Judge Richard Concepcion Carhuancho adopted the historic decision that places the former president, who is allegedly abroad, in a difficult situation.
According to the magistrate, the arrest warrant will be issued nationally andRead more
A Peruvian court on Thursday ordered a pre-trial detention of former president Alejandro Toledo for a period of 18 months for alleged money laundering and influence peddling.
Judge Richard Concepcion Carhuancho adopted the historic decision that places the former president, who is allegedly abroad, in a difficult situation.
According to the magistrate, the arrest warrant will be issued nationally andRead more
A Peruvian judge on Thursday issued an international warrant for the arrest of ex-president Alejandro Toledo over accusations he took a $20-million bribe from scandal-plagued Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.
Judge Richard Concepcion granted the request to jail Toledo for 18 months of "preventative custody," calling for his "immediate location, capture and confinement."
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