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politics2 years ago

Mauritania's Ex-President Aziz Receives 5-Year Prison Term for Corruption

Former president of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering and "illicit enrichment" after being found guilty of two out of ten charges. Abdel Aziz, who led the country for a decade, had denied the corruption allegations. The court's ruling has been criticized by one of his lawyers as a "political verdict targeting a man and his family." Abdel Aziz's government had previously faced scrutiny over actions including deals on offshore oil projects.

via Reuters|
#corruption#illicit-enrichment#mauritania
crime2 years ago

"Colombian President's Son Detained in Money Laundering Investigation"

The son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Nicolas Petro, has been arrested in connection with a money laundering and illicit enrichment investigation. He is accused of accepting money from drug traffickers in exchange for including them in his father's efforts to broker peace talks with criminal organizations. President Petro expressed his sadness over his son's arrest but assured that the prosecution procedures would be carried out in accordance with the law. An arrest warrant was also issued for Nicolas Petro's former wife in relation to the same crimes.

via CNN|
#arrest#colombia#crime
crime2 years ago

Colombian President's Son Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's son, Nicolas Petro, has been arrested on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment. The arrest comes as part of a high-profile probe into funds allegedly collected during last year's election campaign. President Petro has denied receiving money from cocaine groups and has pledged to make peace or surrender deals with rebels and crime gangs to end Colombia's 60-year internal conflict. The arrest of his son is a major blow to the government, which has been struggling to maintain bipartisan support and faced conservative attacks.

via Al Jazeera English|
#colombia#crime#illicit-enrichment