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Paraguay Fiscalía Requests US, Argentina, Luxembourg Aid to Track Ueno Bank Funds
Paraguay's prosecutors seek US, Argentina, and Luxembourg help to track money diverted from Ueno Bank after ex-president Santiago Peña's ouster.
In brief
Paraguay's prosecutors seek US, Argentina, and Luxembourg help to track money diverted from Ueno Bank after ex-president Santiago Peña's ouster. Paraguay's prosecutors request international cooperation to recover assets linked to Ueno Bank, the bank that caused ex-president Santiago Peña's removal. Originally reported…
Paraguay Fiscalía Requests International Cooperation
Paraguay's prosecutors announced a request for cooperation with the United States, Luxembourg, and Argentina to track and recover assets linked to Ueno Bank, the financial scandal that led to ex-president Santiago Peña's removal and detention.
Fiscalía Contacts Authorities to Identify Assets
The prosecutor for international affairs, Manuel Doldán, stated that contacts with authorities in the three countries aim to identify assets of individuals and companies under investigation, including the ex-president currently in preventive detention.
Fiscalía Seeks Legal Measures to Secure Assets
The fiscalía aims to locate assets and issue legal orders to secure evidence and seize assets for forfeiture, working with Luxembourg, Argentina, and the US Department of Justice.
US Secretary of State Welcomes Paraguay President
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Paraguay's new president Pedro Alliana to congratulate him on his assumption of office and reaffirm Washington's support for Paraguay.
Banco Central Restores Deposits for 1.2 Million People
The Central Bank has added new groups of depositors to its program to restore deposits since Thursday, with nearly 1.2 million people recovering a total of 168 million dollars.
Banco Central Offers Early Withdrawals
Customers with deposits over 20,000 dollars and those with debts to the bank now receive early withdrawals of up to 20,000 dollars, though the guarantee fund covers only up to 36,000 dollars per account.
Fiscalía Investigates Peña's Summer Residence
Prosecutors are investigating a security vault discovered during a search of Santiago Peña's summer home in San Bernardino, Paraguay, which may hold assets diverted from Ueno Bank.
The essence
Paraguay's prosecutors request international cooperation to recover assets linked to Ueno Bank, the bank that caused ex-president Santiago Peña's removal.
