The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this morning arrested an adviser from the Mayagüez Municipality Arnaldo J. Irizarry
The federal agency made several arrests this morning, as confirmed Subway its spokesperson, Limary Cruz Rubio. The official indicated that seven arrests have been made during the operation of the federal authorities.
Although the charges on which he was arrested were not disclosed, authorities pointed to a case of alleged fraud.
According to various media outlets, the investigation could revolve around a $ 9 million transaction carried out by the Mayagüez Municipality in speculative funds.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Puerto Rico District is expected to release today the charges for which Irizarry was arrested through a press release. The spokeswoman confirmed to this newspaper that the authorities will not hold a press conference.
In July 2019, the Mayor of Mayagüez acknowledged to the country’s media that the FBI was investigating the transaction.
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