No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeArchivePolice raid RECOPE and former Finance Minister Fernando Herrero’s private offices

Police raid RECOPE and former Finance Minister Fernando Herrero’s private offices

The Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) on Thursday raided the headquarters of the National Oil Refinery (RECOPE) as part of an investigation of fraudulent business involving former Finance Minister Fernando Herrero and his wife, former presidential adviser Flor Isabel Rodríguez.

OIJ agents and prosecutors entered RECOPE facilities in San José and offices of the firm Procesos, founded by Herrero and Rodríguez, looking for information to determine if crimes occurred in the completion of a government contract.

Herrero and Rodríguez resigned their government posts on April 2, amid a scandal over alleged tax evasion and fraudulent negotiations with public institutions.

An investigation of local daily La Nación revealed that Herrero had undervalued properties, while the company founded by he and his wife had declared to the Tax Administration less than its actual income, allowing the couple to pay less tax.

A later scandal came when La Nación revealed that Procesos had won a contract of $34,000 with RECOPE for image and public relations managment, in a tender that “competed” with three companies engaged in the sale of construction materials.

Trending Now

Panama Regains Control of Bocas del Toro After Violent Protests

Panama’s government has regained control of Bocas del Toro province after months of violent anti-government protests sparked by pension reforms, officials announced. The unrest,...

Costa Rica Joins U.S. Global Entry, Easing Travel for Tourists

Costa Rica took a big step forward, by officially joining the U.S. Global Entry program, a move set to make travel smoother for Costa...

A Costa Rica Love Story: From Rustic Cabina to Separate Dreams

My Tica wife and I have been together for over a quarter century. When we met, I was living a simple life here. Three...

Costa Rica to Launch Electric Air Taxis for Sustainable Travel in Guanacaste

Costa Rica is poised to revolutionize its transportation landscape with the introduction of electric air taxis, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional ground travel...

Prisma Dental in Costa Rica Keeps Customers Happy and Smiling

I am 81 years old and have had teeth removed, bridges, and cavities fixed several times to sustain my ability to eat and function....

Former Costa Rican Minister Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Faces U.S. Extradition

Costa Rica’s judicial police arrested Celso Gamboa, a former security minister and Supreme Court judge, on Monday, following a U.S. request for his extradition...
Avatar
spot_img
Costa Rica Tours
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Coffee Maker Chorreador
Costa Rica Travel Insurance
Costa Rica Rocking Chait
Costa Rica Travel

Latest News from Costa Rica