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Tony Saca Released After Serving Ten-Year Corruption Sentence

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Former President Elías Antonio “Tony” Saca was released after completing a ten-year corruption sentence.
Prosecutors allege Saca diverted and laundered more than $300 million from the state budget during 2004-2009.
The Salvadoran Public Prosecutor’s Office said seized assets will remain in state custody.
The office said it thwarted former attorney general Douglas Arquímedes Meléndez Ruiz’s alleged plan to free Saca early.

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Former President Elías Antonio “Tony” Saca was released after completing a ten-year corruption sentence.
Prosecutors allege Saca diverted and laundered more than $300 million from the state budget during 2004-2009.
The Salvadoran Public Prosecutor’s Office said seized assets will remain in state custody.
The office said it thwarted former attorney general Douglas Arquímedes Meléndez Ruiz’s alleged plan to free Saca early.