LIMA, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo on Saturday slammed as a "vile lie" the alleged existence of a Swiss bank account containing 3 million U.S. dollars, in the name of a member of his entourage.
The politician, who is under investigation for allegedly receiving 20 million dollars in bribes from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht, has been indignant since government sources leaked this information.
"I want to express my deep concern and indignation, as this news is a vile lie," Toledo reacted upon seeing the news printed by the local press.
Toledo, who was writing on Facebook, said that the allegation of this bank account sought to affect his honour and credibility.
"We are certain this was done with the dark purpose of blocking the habeas corpus presented in my favor, where we demand due process be respected," he said.
Toledo said his lawyers would present a demand to Peru's attorney-general on Monday, demanding a full clarification about this Swiss bank account.
