Three mayors arrested on corruption charges

The mayors of Cee, Fisterra and Mazaricos in A Coruña, two councillors and three businessmen have been arrested on corruption charges.

The arrests were part of an operation codenamed ‘Orquesta’, with raids being carried out on private homes and town halls.

The detainees are charged with influence peddling, prevarication, bribery and falsifying documents. Further arrests have not been ruled out as the operation is still ongoing.

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