Health Ministry administrator arrested in laundering and embezzlement probe

The former National Director of Administration of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) was arrested Wednesday, October 26, for his alleged link to the crime of aggravated embezzlement and money laundering to the detriment of the institution, the entity reported in its social networks.

  Through Operation foam in coordination with the National Police, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office carried out the operation for events related to irregularities in hiring by special emergency procedure, due to the covid-19 pandemic. Without revealing names, the MP reported that the operation is part of an ex officio investigation that began in April. The Foam operation took place in Condado del Rey, San Antonio, and Brisas del Norte, where the Prosecutor’s Office located cell phones, laptops, and other evidence. Two people were arrested for investigation.