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Former Ecuador president convicted of corruption

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

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  • Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno has been convicted of receiving bribes related to the construction of a hydroelectric power plant.
  • Moreno is one of four individuals convicted in the case involving the Chinese company Sinohydro.
  • The alleged offenses occurred while Moreno served as vice president between 2007 and 2013; his sentencing is pending, with prosecutors seeking a 6.5-year prison term.

Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno has been convicted of corruption charges linked to the construction of a hydroelectric power plant. The conviction marks a significant legal development for the former head of state.

Moreno, who served as president from 2017 to 2021, is among four individuals found guilty in a case involving the Chinese company Sinohydro. Prosecutors allege that the bribes were received during Moreno's tenure as vice president, a period spanning from 2007 to 2013.

The sentencing for Moreno has not yet been determined. However, prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of 6.5 years for the former president.

The case centers on the construction of a hydroelectric power plant, highlighting concerns about illicit financial dealings in major infrastructure projects.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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