Mexico’s attorney general probing former president Pena Nieto for money laundering
Mexico’s attorney general’s office is investigating former President Enrique Pena Nieto for alleged money laundering, illicit enrichment, and illegal international transfers, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Reuters was not able to immediately contact Pena Nieto for comment. He previously denied any wrongdoing when reports of an investigation by Mexico’s anti-money laundering unit emerged last month.The Tuesday statement said the FGR was “developing investigation procedures” into various federal crimes. In the statement, the FGR said it was investigating crimes related to Spanish construction company OHL.In 2016, the Mexican unit of OHL was fined over inadequacies in its financial reporting.
The FGR said the investigations into money laundering and illegal international transfers stemmed from complaints by tax authorities.
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