The Paraguayan Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office on November 6, following impeachment proceedings. Subsequently, by decision of the prosecutor's office, the former head of state was detained at his private residence in Asunción.
Modern.az reports that “ABC Color” published this information.
It was stated that the former president will remain under house arrest until he is handed over to the Economic Crimes and Anti-Corruption Department of the prosecutor's office.
44 senators voted in favor of the impeachment decision against Peña. He was found guilty of not properly fulfilling his official duties amidst accusations of the crisis around the “Ueno” bank, problems with pension funds, and the use of state funds for the interests of the financial structure.
After the Senate's decision, presidential powers passed to Vice President Pedro Allyana. He took the oath and began his duties on the same day.
On the evening of November 6, employees of the National Police arrived at Peña's private residence and informed him of the prosecutor's decision.
According to EFE agency and “ABC Color” newspaper, the former president has been officially detained. He will be held at his home under police supervision until he is handed over to the investigative authorities.
The investigation concerns economic crimes that occurred around the “Ueno” bank. In the same case, the prosecutor's office also decided to detain the former head of the Central Bank of Paraguay, Carlos Carvalyo Spalding.
Peña's impeachment and subsequent detention occurred amidst a sharp political and financial crisis in the country.
The problems faced by “Ueno” bank have affected millions of customers. Restrictions on access to customers' funds have caused concern among depositors and pensioners.
