Court Convicts Ex-IHSS Officials and Builders in L158 Million Fraud

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 23, 2026 · Originally reported June 22, 2026 by El Libertador

A specialized tribunal sentenced five people—two former Social Security Institute executives and three construction contractors—to prison and fines for a scheme to embezzle nearly 158 million lempiras (about $6.3 million) through irregular infrastructure contracts awarded between 2010 and 2013.

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Also reported by: Ministerio Público (X)

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