Peru sentences former President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

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A court in Peru has sentenced former President Martín Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

Peru sentences former President Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for corruption

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A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martín Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme during his tenure as governor of a southern state.

Vizcarra was sentenced to immediate imprisonment and a nine-year ban from public office.

The court concluded that Vizcarra received illegal payments from companies in exchange for awarding them contracts for two major projects — an irrigation system and the construction of a hospital — during his time as governor of Moquegua.

Authorities accused Vizcarra of receiving approximately $611,000 in bribes from construction companies.

Prosecutors had requested a 15-year prison sentence.

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