Peru prosecutors open graft probe into ex-leader Garcia -source

Public prosecutors in Peru have opened a preliminary probe into the country@@@s former President Alan Garcia as part of a far-reaching inquiry into bribes that Brazilian builder Odebrecht SA has acknowledged distributing to win local contracts, a source in the attorney general@@@s office said Friday.
Prosecutors are investigating whether Garcia was involved in potential graft in the awarding of a $400 million contract for a metro line in the capital Lima during his second term, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment.
Garcia@@@s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment but Garcia has previously denied any involvement in Odebrecht@@@s kickback schemes in Peru, saying he feels "ashamed" that corrupt officials might have been a part of his government.
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