Dominican Accountant Denies Corruption Charges, Calls Accusations a 'Media Show'

Dominican Accountant Denies Corruption Charges, Calls Accusations 'Media Show' Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Wacal Vernavel Méndez, accused of being a front man for politician Alexis Medina in a major corruption case, vehemently denied the charges during a recent court appearance. Méndez, a former public accountant, stated, "This is a media show, and there are political interests behind these accusations." The prosecution alleges that Méndez and his associates defrauded the state of over five billion pesos through a network of companies that received inflated payments for government contracts. Court documents reveal that Méndez's company, along with others, allegedly used inflated prices and other companies to supply products to the government. The prosecution presented evidence suggesting a systematic scheme to overcharge the government, benefiting Medina and his associates. However, Méndez insists his actions were entirely legal and presented receipts to support his claims of legitimate business dealings. He stated, "I can show how I acquired my assets through over 40 years of honest work. The taxes were all paid on time." The case is ongoing, and the prosecution is seeking a 15-year prison sentence and a substantial fine for Méndez. The outcome of the trial will have significant implications for the fight against corruption in the Dominican Republic.