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News in English (USA) / 22.10.2024 / 15:00

Former President of Peru Alejandro Toledo Sentenced to Over 20 Years for Corruption

Alejandro Toledo, the ex-president of Peru, has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison following his conviction for bribery related to a major corruption scandal involving the Odebrecht construction company. The court found him guilty of taking bribes totaling $35 million and has imposed a lengthy jail term to address the severe nature of his offenses.
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