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Former Arraiján Mayor Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of $14 Million

Former Arraiján Mayor Rollyns Rodríguez was arrested over the alleged misuse of over $14 million from decentralization funds. The investigation is ongoing, with further developments expected.


Former Arraiján Mayor Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of $14 Million

This case had been brewing quietly and has now exploded. According to the investigation, Rodríguez is being probed for exceeding his functions and failing to fulfill his public duties. This is no simple matter. The former mayor has been placed at the disposal of the competent authorities as the proceedings advance. The process is just beginning and further movements are expected in the coming hours. Money that was supposed to reach communities, projects, and the district's needs has ended up under scrutiny. The file is heavy and the amount is substantial. The early hours of the morning spared no one. Rollyns Rodríguez, former mayor of Arraiján, was apprehended by the authorities while the town slept. The investigation points to him for the alleged misuse of over 14 million dollars from the Decentralization funds.