Guatemala on Wednesday arrested the brother of the country's president, who swept to victory with an anti-graft campaign, and ordered the leader's son be detained for their alleged involvement in corruption. On Wednesday, Guatemala's Attorney General Thelma Aldana said Sammy Morales had been arrested. After his arrest, Sammy Morales told reporters he was willing to answer any questions. Guatemala's general property registry documents land and property ownership across the country. Sammy Morales, the president's brother, said at the time he had helped obtain the bill from the restaurant as "a favor" to his nephew, but denied it was fraudulent.

Source: The Star January 18, 2017 17:53 UTC