Ex-Brazilian President Arrested In Sweeping Anti-Corruption Probe
Former President Michel Temer was one of several political and business leaders arrested on Thursday, accused of misappropriating funds in a construction graft scam.
by Vanessa Romo
Mar 21, 2019
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Former Brazilian President Michel Temer was arrested in Sao Paulo on Thursday as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation years in the making.
Temer, who left office less than three months ago, faces , according to . Prosecutors allege the 78-year-old was the leader of a "criminal organization" who misappropriated more than $470 million in funds "as part of a scheme related to the construction of a nuclear plant complex," Reuters .
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