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Son and Brother of Guatemala's President in Corruption Case
Source: Associated Press
Son and Brother of Guatemala's President in Corruption Case
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUATEMALA CITY — Sep 13, 2016, 8:58 PM ET
Guatemala's president said Tuesday that a son and a brother had made statements to prosecutors investigating the allged misappropriation of funds.
President Jimmy Morales addressed the nation about the case, saying both men went to the Attorney General's Office to make their statements.
They are alleged to have presented false bills for reimbursement favoring the restaurant of one of the financial backers of the political party that carried Morales to office.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GUATEMALA CITY — Sep 13, 2016, 8:58 PM ET
Guatemala's president said Tuesday that a son and a brother had made statements to prosecutors investigating the allged misappropriation of funds.
President Jimmy Morales addressed the nation about the case, saying both men went to the Attorney General's Office to make their statements.
They are alleged to have presented false bills for reimbursement favoring the restaurant of one of the financial backers of the political party that carried Morales to office.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/son-brother-guatemalas-president-corruption-case-42071000