A document presented today at the Superior Council of Internal Security (RASI) revealed that 1,281 individuals were made defendants last year, with 69 arrests made in connection to investigations of crimes involving corruption, money laundering, abuse of power, embezzlement, and improper receipt of funds. RASI emphasized a significant increase of approximately 65% in the number of women prosecuted.
The investigations initiated in 2024 witnessed an 18% increase in the total number of crimes, with money laundering experiencing the largest surge, rising by about 44%. Notably, money laundering accounted for 40% of those prosecuted last year.
Conversely, investigations related to active corruption decreased by 13%, while those related to passive corruption saw a reduction of 23%.
