Former Puerto Rico Government Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe

Two former high-ranking Puerto Rico government officials were among six people arrested and charged with conspiracy.
Former Puerto Rico Government Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Two former high-ranking Puerto Rico government officials were among six people arrested and charged with conspiracy and other crimes in connection with millions of dollars in federal education and Medicaid funds, U.S. law enforcement officials said on July 10.

The six are accused of stealing federal money through various government contracts that were awarded as part of corrupt bidding processes.