He was sentenced in the Odebrecht case in 2017. He was released from prison on December 9, 2021, taking advantage of a semi-open regime.
The national care service for prisoners (Snai) confirmed that Ricardo Rivera, sentenced in the Odebrecht case, died. Aníbal Quinde, his lawyer, confirmed to LA HORA that the death was caused by a “serious picture of COVID-19”, according to information transmitted to him by relatives. The information was released this Saturday, January 15, 2022.
Rivera He was arrested in June 2017 and sentenced in December of that same year. He was in prison for four years and six months; that is, 70% of his conviction for illicit association in the plot of corruption of the Brazilian Odebrecht. Then he agreed to a semi-open regime. One of the measures imposed to be out of prison was the use of an electronic shackle.
#SNAInforma | Mr. Ricardo R. – died this morning in Guayaquil, who had a regime change (semi-open). The SNAI will proceed to remove the electronic surveillance device. pic.twitter.com/vwyq351RMG
– SNAI Ecuador (@SNAI_Ec) January 15, 2022
According to the Prosecutor’s Office, it was the link to receive bribes from the Brazilian that was destined for her nephew, George Glas, for $13.5 million in exchange for granting the construction company contracts with the State. (DPV)
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