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Ex-Panama president's sons detained in Miami on corruption charges
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS NOVEMBER 21, 2018 / 5:58 PM / UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO
Ex-Panama president's sons detained in Miami on corruption charges
Elida Moreno
2 MIN READ
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The two sons of jailed former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli have been arrested in Miami and face extradition back home on money-laundering charges, Panama’s attorney general said on Wednesday.
Attorney General Kenia Porcell told local television that Martinelli’s sons, Luis Enrique Martinelli and Ricardo Martinelli, had been arrested, but said he was awaiting further details.
“Yes, they have confirmed the detention of these people,” Porcell said.
Panamanian prosecutors in November 2017 accused the two of receiving $49 million from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht [ODBES.UL] while their father was president.
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Ex-Panama president's sons detained in Miami on corruption charges
Elida Moreno
2 MIN READ
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The two sons of jailed former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli have been arrested in Miami and face extradition back home on money-laundering charges, Panama’s attorney general said on Wednesday.
Attorney General Kenia Porcell told local television that Martinelli’s sons, Luis Enrique Martinelli and Ricardo Martinelli, had been arrested, but said he was awaiting further details.
“Yes, they have confirmed the detention of these people,” Porcell said.
Panamanian prosecutors in November 2017 accused the two of receiving $49 million from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht [ODBES.UL] while their father was president.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-panama-corruption/ex-panama-presidents-sons-detained-in-miami-on-corruption-charges-idUSKCN1NQ2OT
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