Former Latin Leader Accused of Embezzling
- Share via
United Press International
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A judge has accused former President Salvador Jorge Blanco of embezzling millions of dollars in state funds as part of a kickback scheme run with military officers and businessmen.
Judge Francia Concepcion said in an order sent Tuesday to a criminal court that Jorge Blanco conspired with banker Leonel Almonte and businessman Juan Tomas Pena Valentin to embezzle the equivalent of $35 million through the sale of vehicles and equipment to the army and police at triple the normal price.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
