Bucaram and Son Sentenced in Pandemic Corruption Case | Nigeria News

Former Ecuadorian president Abdala Bucaram and his son Jacobo just received nine-year prison sentences for allegedly colluding in a pandemic-era medical supply scam, with Bucaram hearing the verdict from a clinic where he’s being treated for heart issues—police standing guard outside. The case, which dragged on for six years after charges were dropped in 2021 but reinstated on appeal, centers on shady sales of COVID-19 test kits and other gear. Two key conspirators got 13 years each; one even died in prison last year. Bucaram, who fled to Panama after being ousted in 1997, had posted online that day wanting to leave the clinic despite his deteriorating health. This saga underscores how deep corruption can sink even former leaders—and how justice can take decades to deliver, especially when public trust is shattered during a global emergency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6572ab1f64d4136c