Corruption

Former Panamanian economy minister arrested in corruption probe

Former President also under investigation in connection with alleged overbilling in $45 million state contract

A former Panamanian finance minister has been placed under arrest as part of a probe into alleged corruption under former president Ricardo Martinelli, his lawyers said Tuesday.The former minister, Frank De Lima, was arrested late Monday, his lawyer Luis Rey told TVN-2 television, calling the action "abusive and severe."