# Paraguay Ex-President Pena Faces Corruption Probe

> Ex-President Santiago Pena, accused of misusing public funds, is under investigation by Paraguay's prosecutors.
- Title: Paraguay Ex-President Pena Faces Corruption Probe | Shortify
- Summary: Ex-President Santiago Pena, accused of misusing public funds, is under investigation by Paraguay's prosecutors.
- Keywords: paraguay, santiago pena, impeachment, corruption, public funds, bank ueno, indonesia, CNBC Indonesia
- Source: CNBC Indonesia — https://cnbcindonesia.com/news/20261108151254-7-783304/skandal-keuangan-meledak-eks-presiden-berujung-dimakzulkan
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-09T05:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paraguay, santiago pena, impeachment, corruption, public funds, bank ueno, indonesia, business, money
## Ex-President Pena Under Investigation
Mantan Presiden Paraguay, Santiago Pena, visited the prosecutor's office on Saturday (7/11/2026) for questioning.
## Pena Resigns But Impeached Instead
Pena submitted his resignation on Thursday (5/11/2026), but the Paraguayan parliament proceeded with impeachment instead.
## Corruption Allegations Against Pena
Prosecutors claim Pena used his presidential authority to influence government agencies and state entities to keep public funds in Ueno Bank.
## Key takeaway

Ex-President Santiago Pena of Paraguay was impeached after attempting resignation but was found guilty of misusing public funds to keep money in a state bank.