Bolivia UIF probes misuse of financial intelligence to extort businessmen

Bolivia's Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) director Diego Alejandro Barboza announced an internal review found signs of irregular use of financial intelligence reports to pressure businessmen into criminal proceedings, allegedly linked to an extortion network involving Mariaca. The claim is based on an official statement, but details on the network's scope and any arrests remain unconfirmed. This matters as it signals potential corruption within a state financial oversight body, undermining institutional integrity and business confidence.