José Luis Benito
José Luis Benito is a former Guatemalan Minister of Communications, implicated in a major corruption scandal involving the construction of a bypass in Chimaltenango. His case has drawn attention due to its connections with anti-corruption investigations led by former prosecutor Stuardo Campo.
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José Luis Benito had Q122 million seized from him, which was later distributed among various entities.
millonario costo de mantener bienes incautados en Guatemala
Guatemala· 2026-01-13
José Luis Benito accepted charges of fraud and was sentenced to two years and six months in prison.
José Luis Benito recibe condena mínima al aceptar cargos y PGN recusa a juezaGuatemala· 2025-12-17
José Luis Benito is the former Minister of Communications accused of fraud in the case.
Sala confirma a jueza Abelina Cruz a cargo del caso libramiento de ChimaltenangoGuatemala· 2025-11-27
José Luis Benito, a former minister of Communications, was recently sentenced to six years in prison for money laundering.
Cambio de juzgado podría beneficiar a Gustavo Medrano, hijo del excalcalde Arnoldo Medrano, sindicado en caso "Negocio de Familia"Guatemala· 2025-06-13
José Luis Benito is a former Minister of Communications being investigated for corruption in the construction of a road.
La exmandataria de la Cicig y el exfiscal anticorrupciónGuatemala· 2025-02-18
