A hidden vault was discovered inside the mansion of a former Paraguayan president as investigators continue probing a nationwide banking scandal.
Law enforcement officials conducting a search of the property uncovered the concealed chamber, which had not been publicly known before the raid. The find was reported while authorities remain focused on unraveling the financial irregularities that have sparked the ongoing investigation.
The banking scandal, which has drawn attention across South America, involves alleged illicit transactions and the misuse of financial institutions. Paraguay’s prosecutors have been examining a network of accounts and entities suspected of facilitating money‑laundering and other illegal activities.
Authorities have not disclosed the contents of the vault or the identity of the former president whose residence was searched. Officials also declined to comment on whether the discovery will lead to additional charges or broaden the scope of the inquiry.
The investigation is expected to continue, with further forensic analysis of the vault and its contents planned in the coming weeks. Paraguay’s legal system has pledged to pursue any evidence of wrongdoing uncovered during the probe.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>