Ecuador’s Vice President jailed for corruption and taking bribes
Jorge Glas, Ecuador’s Vice President was arrested by the Police at
his residence in Guayaquil and jailed on Monday after the Supreme Court
ordered his arrest for allegedly taking bribes from a Brazilian
construction giant involved in a regional graft scandal.
Minutes before turning himself in, Glas posted a video online in
which he said he would abide under protest the arrest order even while
arguing that the case against him was based on lies, false testimony and
procedural errors.
In the video, Glas said “Those who are innocent have no reason to
flee". He also urged supporters to continue fighting to defend the
legacy of former President Rafael Correa, who both he and Moreno loyally served. “Don’t give up, fight for your revolution.”
He also released an official statement in which he wrote of his innocence and an expected victory.Compañeros la verdad y la justicia ante todo, soy inocente y estoy aquí de frente. ¡Hasta la victoria siempre! pic.twitter.com/UmVssAvZuR— Jorge Glas (@JorgeGlas) September 30, 2017
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