Mexico’s attorney general’s office is investigating former President Enrique Peña Nieto (2012-2016) for money laundering, illicit enrichment and illegal money transfers abroad, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Mr. Peña Nieto could not be reached for comment on the information. The former head of state had denied doing anything reprehensible when information was released about an investigation by the prosecutor’s office’s financial crimes unit in July.
He has not been charged with any crime so far.
In a press release issued Tuesday, the attorney general’s office said it has begun “investigative proceedings” for various federal offenses. The names mentioned are “Enrique P.”, who according to Reuters sources is the former chairman, as well as that of the Spanish construction company OHL.
The OHL did not respond when Reuters sought to reach it for comment.
In 2016, the company’s Mexican subsidiary was ordered to pay a fine due to inconsistencies in the financial data it reported. The company assures that there is no fraud.
At the time, the construction company was accused of corruption after audio files were leaked in which executives allegedly discussed overcharging the state for a road project.
The attorney general’s office explained that its investigation into money laundering and illegal money transfers began following reports submitted to it by tax authorities.
In July, the anti-money laundering unit asked the prosecutor’s office to investigate millions of dollars transferred abroad with Mr. Peña Nieto as beneficiary.
The person concerned countered the accusations via Twitter, assuring that “I am confident that I will be given the opportunity to give clear answers to the relevant authorities for any question regarding my assets and to demonstrate their legitimacy.”
Source: AMPE
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