Hernández Charged With Fraud Over Diverted Public Funds

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 26, 2026 · Originally reported July 25, 2026 by Contracorriente

Prosecutors accuse former president Juan Orlando Hernández of funneling at least 62 million lempiras (about $3 million) from state accounts through two foundations to bankroll his 2013 presidential campaign, paying for advertising, advisers' travel, helicopter rentals for his family, and a luxury watch.

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