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Peruvian President's Corruption Scandal

Ollanta Humala, Peru's former president, has been convicted of money laundering and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

The court in Lima found him guilty of accepting bribes from Odebrecht, a Brazilian construction firm, for his election campaigns.

His wife, Nadine Heredia, was also found guilty and received the same prison sentence for her role.

This case highlights the significant corruption that was happening and how it impacted a country's leadership.

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Original: BBC News

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#Peru #Ollanta Humala #Money Laundering #Odebrecht #Corruption

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