11 Central Bank Officials Charged in Medina Evidence Theft

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 21, 2026 · Originally reported September 21, 2026 by La Prensa

Prosecutors have charged 11 current and former Central Bank of Honduras employees with negligent embezzlement for letting ex-prosecutor Francia Medina remove L88.8 million (about $3.5 million) in seized evidence from bank vaults without proper authorization.

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