Questioning ends for state bank, ex-board member

THE INTERROGATION of former Caja de Ahorros (CA) board member Fernando Correa, as part of the ongoing investigation into irregularities at the state owned bank wrapped up at midday on Monday,  November 7.

The interview by  first anti-corruption prosecutor, Tania Sterling, was part of the investigation into irregularities in a loan granted by bank for the construction of the Amador Convention Center.

After finishing the questioning, Prosecutor Sterling released Correa.

Correa was accompanied by his aunt, former Panama Governor Mayin Correa.

Last week, attorneys for Correa presented a petition of habeas corpus to authorities to prevent his arrest.