Sister of TSJ president testifies before Santa Cruz Public Prosecutor's Office in drug trafficking case
María Sidney Saucedo testified on Tuesday before the Santa Cruz Departmental Public Prosecutor's Office. Her brother Rómer and another sister, Ana Gabriela, remain subject to active arrest orders.
Sidney Saucedo testifies as witness in proceedings against TSJ president
María Sidney Saucedo, sister of the president of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), Rómer Saucedo, appeared on Tuesday before the Santa Cruz Departmental Public Prosecutor's Office to give a statement as a witness, according to reporting by El Deber.
The woman arrived after midday accompanied by her lawyer. When questioned, she limited herself to indicating that she had to attend that instance, without offering further details.
The Public Prosecutor's Office summoned Sidney Saucedo to testify in the framework of the criminal proceedings being followed against her brother, accused by the Public Ministry of the crimes of criminal organisation and drug trafficking. The appointment had been scheduled for last week, but was postponed until Tuesday due to the heavy workload of the prosecutors assigned to the case.
As for Rómer Saucedo and his other sister, Ana Gabriela Saucedo, an arrest order currently stands against each of them. Ana Gabriela is alleged to have collected one million bolivianos for alleged judicial favours.
Source: El Deber