Joaquín Daniel Roa Burgos
Joaquín Daniel Roa Burgos is a former Paraguayan government official who served as the Minister of the National Secretariat for Emergency Affairs (SEN) from 2013 to 2022. He is currently at the center of a legal case involving serious allegations of corruption, including aggravated bribery, money laundering, and criminal association, stemming from his dealings during his tenure. Roa is accused of accepting bribes from businessman Alberto Koube Ayala in exchange for public contracts, leading to significant financial gains for Koube's companies.
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Joaquín Roa was sentenced to 8 years in prison for economic crimes while serving as the Minister of the National Emergency Secretariat.
Exministro de SEN Joaquín Roa pasará 8 años en la cárcel - Policiales
Paraguay· 2025-12-22
Joaquín Roa is facing a 10-year prison sentence for money laundering and other charges related to his time as a minister.
SEN: Fiscal pide condena de 10 años de cárcel para exministro Joaquín Roa - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-12-12
Joaquín Roa is accused of money laundering and corruption while serving as the Minister of the National Emergency Secretariat.
Más testigos declaran hoy en juicio al exministro Joaquin Roa y Alberto Koube - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-07-14
Joaquín Roa is the former Minister of the National Emergency Secretariat accused of corruption.
Empresa ajena fue utilizada para desviar dinero de SEN a favor de Koube, según testigo - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-07-09
Joaquín Roa is an ex-minister accused of corruption in the A Ultranza Py case.
Fiscalía presenta alegatos iniciales en juicio al exministro Joaquín Roa - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-06-30
Joaquín Roa is involved in a legal case regarding alleged corruption and money laundering during his tenure as the head of the SEN.
Tribunal confirma legalidad de pruebas contra Joaquín Roa en causa derivada de A Ultranza - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-06-18
Joaquín Roa is the former minister of the National Emergency Secretariat facing serious corruption charges.
Pruebas contra Joaquín Roa “son nulas”, según alegó defensa al inicio de juicio oral - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-06-04
