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Agents of the Federal Investigation Bureau arrested on Wednesday morning, the former secretary of the Department of Education (DE) of Puerto Rico, Julia Keleher, in the federal capital of Washington DC as confirmed by sources of NotiCel.
Likewise, the former director of the Health Insurance Administration (ASES), Ángela Ávila, and the BDO Puerto Rico executive, Fernando Scherrer, were arrested in Puerto Rico.
Between ASES and the DE, it was conspired under three fraud schemes totaling $ 15.5 million.
Against Keleher weigh a conspiracy charge to commit electronic fraud, three charges for electronic fraud, and a conspiracy charge to commit an offense to the United States.
See also: Keleher must be turned over to federal authorities in Puerto Rico
Related to this case, the Mayra and Glenda Ponce Mendoza sisters were also accused, who served as consultants to the Secretary of the Department of Education (DE).
Against Glenda weigh an electronic fraud charge and a charge for conspiring to commit fraud while against his sister Mayra weigh three charges for electronic fraud and a charge for conspiring to commit fraud.
His case was assigned to judge Pedro A. Delgado Hernández.
You can see the press conference here:
“As a society we must reject all behavior outside the law, whether in the public service, in the private sector, or in any activity. As governor I assume the responsibility and commitment to combat this evil in all instances, until Puerto Rico is an example of the values and principles on which a more just, dignified and productive society is built. I reiterate that our administration will not tolerate corruption and that everyone who fails to trust must pay with the full weight of the law. I also reiterate the call for collaboration with law and order agencies that work in these cases, ”said Governor Ricardo Rosselló in written statements.
For his part, the current secretary of the DE, Eligio Hernández Pérez, said that “the blow that the reputation of the public servant receives with news such as today is undeniable. It is a day to reflect on the values that should guide our day to day to do and our actions The Department of Education is composed mostly of people who share values of honesty and service, for people who have made an impeccable career for years. All of them, I call you today to reaffirm our commitment to serve to our children with earnestness, honesty and eagerness, with transparency, with righteousness and clean hands. “
Similarly, the official reiterated the zero tolerance for corruption and his willingness to collaborate with any investigation.
“While the authorities elucidate and judge this more than unfortunate situation and the actions that some may have committed, our efforts will be focused on cleaning up the system, improving our processes, establishing mechanisms and controls that allow us to restore the trust of our citizens and that our institution be an example and a source of pride for our staff and our students, “added Hernández Pérez.
As revealed in NotiCel, at least two consulting contracts with federal funds had been altered in the DE without the authorization of the program in charge of handling this money. This money was moved to benefit relatives of Keleher.
Before the questions, the Governor hid behind the ignorance.
“I have not received information about illegal actions of the secretary, nor of an investigation,” Rosselló said at the time.
Michael Novakhov – SharedNewsLinks℠