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Nov 26 (AP) A Peruvian court on Wednesday sentenced former President Martin 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. (AP) SCY SCY
