Arrest warrant issued against former attorney general of Guatemala

JOHAN ORDONEZ / AFP

An arrest warrant has been issued for Guatemala' former attorney general.

Thelma Aldana is wanted on charges of embezzlement, lying and tax fraud.

She worked with a United Nations-supported anti-corruption commission to impeach President Jimmy Morales.

However a judge has now issued an arrest warrant against the 63-year-old.

Aldana is currently not in Guatemala.

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