On 5 November he was arrested in Bogotá José Ofilio Gurdián Lacayo. The Salvadoran businessman was detained at El Dorado airport when he tried to enter the country, as he stated, for business reasons.
Gurdián Lacayo is part of one of the most influential and powerful families in El Salvador and he, along with other members, related to an investigation into a lead contamination case from at least two cities in Salvador.
The last thing known was that, after the investigation began, the Lacayos took refuge in the United States with money they managed to take out of the country.
However, EL TIEMPO managed to prove this, after Interpol issued a red notice against three people involved, including Gurdián Lacayo, The businessman is in the Colombian capital and is still languishing in La Picota prison today.
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Red circle against Jose Ofilio Gurdián Lacayo Interpol
Business background
While investigating his background, the media determined that the Salvadoran appeared until several years ago. on the board of directors (in lieu) of the company Avianca Holdings.
Apart from that, Gurdián Lacayo is known to have succeeded in appearing on the board of directors of Abra Group, a company based in England.
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EL TIEMPO contacted the airline, who officially stated that the businessman He no longer appears on the board of directors and is not part of Abra’s board of directors.
“Mr. José Gurdián was an alternate on the board of directors of Avianca Holdings, prior to the reorganization of the company under Chapter 11. Currently, he does not have any administrative or management position in the company”said a company spokesperson.
Likewise, they stated that although, “He is a member of Abra’s board of directors; he recently suspended his role on the board to focus on his legal defense. Additionally, he maintains personal relationships with several executives and directors.”
At the moment, The extradition process for the El Salvador citizen is ongoing.
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