Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2 million payment to free Andrew Clark

Crime · First reported 5 Nov, 18:01 · Updated 18:37

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U.S. officials say Mexican judge Luis Benitez Alcantara was arrested in Colombia over an alleged $2 million bribe tied to bail for Andrew Clark, who is accused of drug trafficking. The judge faces a U.S. indictment, and officials say they will seek his extradition.

U.S. officials allege that Mexican judge Luis Benitez Alcantara accepted a $2 million bribe to secure Andrew Clark’s release on bail.
The judge was arrested in Colombia on Sunday, according to the detailed report; U.S. officials said they would request his extradition.
Clark was arrested again days after his release and taken to the United States, where his criminal case is pending.

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Key facts

Alleged bribe: $2 million (U.S.), according to the reports.
Judge: Luis Benitez Alcantara.
Arrest location: Colombia.
Person whose release was at issue: Andrew Clark.
Judge’s charges: A nine-count federal indictment, according to U.S. officials.