Ex-Prison Director Cleared of Money Laundering, Convicted of Breach of Duty

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 27, 2026 · Originally reported June 26, 2026 by El Heraldo

A court acquitted José Rodimiro Arita, former director of the La Tolva maximum-security prison, of money laundering and criminal association but convicted him of breach of duty for failing to report 445,000 lempiras (about $17,800) that entered the facility; sentencing is set for August 4.

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Also reported by: Radio HRN, Poder Judicial Honduras

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