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Santo Domingo.— Miguel Valerio, lawyer of Santiago Hazim, stated that those involved in the case of the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa) who have collaborated with the Public Ministry do not have proof that bribes were given to his client.
"The alleged extorted contractors, none gave money to Hazim," explained Valerio.
You may be interested in: http://Santiago Hazim solicita prisión domiciliaria sin impedimento de salida por condición de salud The jurist also maintained that Hazim's properties were acquired responsibly and with the proper documentation of loans, before assuming the position of director of SeNaSa and "before even thinking about being a public official"."Hazim's assets were declared in a timely manner in 2019 and we demonstrated that the Rolex was acquired previously, as was the villa in Casa de Campo and the apartment in Mar Azul", he assured.
Valerio also questioned the credibility of the main witness presented by the Public Ministry. "How can you believe a person who repents on two occasions? Fortunately, the new Criminal Procedure Code contemplates the reiteration of the offense," he concluded.
