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July 17, 2019

Ex-Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Arrested in California over Corruption Scandal
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In California, former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was arrested
Tuesday under an extradition order. He is facing corruption charges back
in Peru, where he is accused of receiving $20 million from the Brazilian
construction company Odebrecht in exchange for helping them win public
works projects. Toledo, who was president from 2001 to 2006, has denied
the charges.

Another former Peruvian president, Alan García, died by suicide in
April, after shooting himself as police arrived at his home in Lima to
arrest him on bribery and corruption charges-also related to the
Odebrecht bribery scandal.


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