Guatemala ex-president and deputy face fresh corruption charges
Guatemala ex-president and deputy face fresh corruption charges
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A former president and vice-president of Guatemala have been formally charged with corruption and money-laundering.
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Addressing Mr Perez Molina in court he said: "That money was used to buy goods and services for you and Baldetti including real estate and luxury vehicles, as well as $4.3m (£3m) in gifts."
He said shell companies had been used to try to conceal the money.
Ms Baldetti is also accused of receiving $38m (£26.6m) in bribes for government contracts. Prosecutors allege that, on one shopping trip to Miami, she spent more than $27,000 of the cash on shoes and clothing.
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