Guatemala arrests military officers in corruption case

May 04, 2018 - 5:03 PM

GUATEMALA CITY - Guatemalan authorities say they have arrested three current and former army officers on suspicion of corruption involving the Defence Ministry.

Prosecutor Juan Francisco Sandoval confirmed the detentions Friday of a retired general, two colonels and a reserve major.

The suspects are alleged to have obtained illegal commissions totalling over $3 million through anomalous sales and the awarding of military contracts.

They are suspected of crimes including embezzlement, illicit association and bribery.

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