Former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo was arrested in the United States on ...
LIMA - Former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo was arrested in the United States on Tuesday and faces extradition back to Peru, the South American country’s justice minister said, as part of a sweeping corruption probe that has snared several political leaders.
Toledo, who served as president from 2001 to 2006, is a fugitive from Peruvian justice for allegedly receiving $20 million from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht [ODBES.UL] in exchange for aid to win public works contracts.Toledo, 73, who was arrested in California, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
Peruvian Justice Minister Vicente Zeballos said Toledo would face an initial hearing later this week, which will determine whether the former president will be detained during the lengthy process of seeking his extradition from the United States. Toledo would likely have a further bail hearing before the extradition process and could potentially file a final legal appeal, Zeballos added.
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