Cuba charges former economy minister Gil of espionage, financial crimes
Summary
Cuba has charged its former economy minister, Alejandro Gil, with espionage and financial crimes after a two-year investigation. The charges include various serious offenses, but no trial date has been set.Key Facts
- Alejandro Gil served as Cuba's minister of economy and planning from 2019 to February 2024.
- He has been charged with espionage and several financial crimes.
- The investigation was conducted by Cuba's attorney general's office over nearly two years.
- The charges list includes embezzlement, bribery, forgery, tax evasion, and money laundering.
- Those found guilty could face penalties ranging from 10 years in prison to the death penalty.
- Gil played a key role in Cuba's monetary reform in 2021, which included changes to currency and wages.
- The reforms led to high inflation and weakened the national currency.
- Gil has not publicly responded to the accusations or been seen publicly since the investigation began.
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