PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - A former vice president of Panama, Felipe Virzi, has been arrested on corruption and money laundering charges, the latest high-profile political figure to tumble in a wave of graft scandals sweeping Central America.
Virzi, a close friend of former President Ricardo Martinelli, who is also being investigated for corruption during his time in office, was arrested on Wednesday night after 10 hours of questioning, Panama's attorney general's office said late on Wednesday.
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