Panama- Ex-president faces third money laundering pro
Following on two previous marathon investigations totaling
over 30 hours former Panama president Juan Carlos Varela arrived at the offices
of the special anti-corruption prosecutor on Monday, July 21 for further
questioning for alleged money laundering, related to bribes paid by the
Brazilian Odebrecht construction company.
"In these sad, difficult, and complicated moments that
the country is experiencing, I have come to comply with the authorities because
it is my duty as a citizen," said Varela who is under country arrest with
orders to report monthly.
He added that "in a democracy, respect for the authorities
is part of the proper functioning."
In past visits, Varela has claimed to be a man of
"showing face" and not "running away."
In a similar
investigation. former president Ricardo Martinelli declined to answer questions
and in others, ahs produced medical disability certificates.
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