Ecuadorian official convicted of laundering 10 million dollars

2024-04-27 16:41:16

The former Comptroller General of EcuadorCarlos Ramón Pólit Faggioni, 73 years old, was condemned in federal court in Miami for his participation in an international bribery and money laundering which involved more than $10 million dollars.

Pólit, who held a key position in the protection of public funds, was found culpable to request and accept bribes from Odebrecht SAan important Brazilian company dedicated to construction, between 2010 and 2015.

During his role as Comptroller General, Pólit received bribes to eliminate fines and protect the interests of Odebrecht in Ecuadorian projects. Additionally, in 2015, she accepted another bribe from a local businessman to influence contracts with Ecuador’s state insurance company.

Money laundering in Miami

Investigations revealed that, under Pólit’s direction, the illicit funds from the bribery were “washed” in Miami through fictitious companies registered in the names of friends and associates. The conspirators also used these funds to acquire real estate properties in Florida.

Polit was condemned for conspiracy to money laundering and other related charges, facing penalties of up to 20 years in prison for each charge of money laundering. A sentencing date has not yet been set, and will be determined by a federal judge after considering several legal factors.

The investigations against Pólit were carried out by the HSI Field Office in Miami and were assisted by the FBI and police authorities EcuadorBrazil, Panama and Curaçao.

He Odebrecht case, which has involved the massive payment of bribes in multiple countries, including Ecuadorhas been the subject of intense international investigations, underscoring the determination to combat corruption at a global level.

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2024-04-27 16:41:16