Guatemala Scandal Deepens as Corruption Chief Resigns for Fraud
Guatemala Scandal Deepens as Corruption Chief Resigns for Fraud
Published 18 June 2015
The lawmaker heading the probe into President Perez Molina's corruption charges has resigned following accusations of conspiracy and fraud.
The string of massive corruption scandals gripping Guatemala has deepened, as the head of the congressional commission investigating President Otto Perez Molina for corruption charges resigned Thursday after allegations of conspiracy and fraud were leveled against the lawmaker.
The U.N. anti-impunity body in Guatemala known as CICIG announced evidence linking Congressional commission chief Baudilio Hichos to the country's US$14.5 million social security scandal Wednesday, calling for an impeachment process against the official for charges of fraud, conspiracy and influence peddling.
While Hichos initially vowed to continue working in his capacity leading the congressional probe into President Perez Molina, which is considering stripping his immunity from facing a trial, he stepped down Thursday, as Perez Molina's testimony was expected in Congress.
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Baudilio Hichos [/center]
