Former Salvadoran president Saca released after serving 10-year sentence
Politics · First reported 29 Oct, 22:16 · Updated 23:58
Elias Antonio Saca was released on October 29 after serving a 10-year sentence for corruption. His lawyer said Saca had completed the term without early-release benefits.
- Saca was released after serving a 10-year prison term for corruption.
- His lawyer said Saca completed his sentence without early-release benefits.
- Saca confessed to diverting and laundering more than $300 million in public funds during his 2004–2009 administration.
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- Released
- October 29, 2026
- Sentence served
- 10 years
- Public funds in plea deal
- More than $300 million
- Repayment ordered
- $260 million to the state
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