Charges will be brought against suspended Bogota mayor Samuel Moreno for his alleged part in a corruption scandal, Caracol Radio reported Monday.
Prosecutors will file charges against Moreno this Friday and will ask that Moreno be detained during his trial to prevent his escape.
The mayor is accused of participating in a public transportation embezzlement scandal with the Colombian Nule group, the directors of which have already pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Moreno is accused of demanding a 6% kick-back on the transportation contract.
Moreno’s brother, Senator Ivan Moreno, has also been linked to the scandal. Plans to initiate a trial against Ivan Moreno were announced in May.