Peru prosecutors say ex-president Toledo bribed by Brazil's Camargo

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24 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2017 / 16:39 / HACE 5 HORAS
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LIMA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The Peruvian attorney general’s office accused former president Alejandro Toledo on Friday of taking bribes from Brazilian construction firm Camargo Correa SA in exchange for a lucrative highway contract during his 2001-2006 term.

An unnamed state’s witness had helped uncover evidence that showed some $3.98 million in payments Camargo made to Toledo through offshore bank accounts controlled by one of Toledo’s associates, the attorney general’s office said in an emailed statement.

Camargo did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

In Lima, Toledo’s attorney, Heriberto Benitez, said Toledo was innocent of the accusations.

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