Judicial and police authorities of Juana MéndezIn Haiti, they reported Tuesday about the former mayor of the former mayor Luma Demetriusalong with three other local officials, accused of alleged acts of corruption in the exercise of its functions.
Among the detainees are José Laguerredirector of the border market; Celicourt Kenoxdirector of the communal market; and Teresa Horderlinedirector of the department against corruption In Haiti (TPTC).
According to preliminary information, Arrests respond to ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the administration, including appropriation of public goods and information traffic.
The population of Juana Méndez, border with dajabónhas reacted with surprise and expectation, since the four detainees occupied positions Key in the institutional and commercial life of the city.
- Social organizations and community demanded that the process be carried out with transparency and attachment to justice, highlighting the need to combat the corruption in local public structures.
The authorities did not offer details about the Collected tests nor about possible sanctions, but confirmed that the case will go to court in the next few days.
