Néstor A. Alonso Vega (born June 26, 1985) is a Puerto Rican politician. He was elected to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives on the 2016 general election.[1] Alonso was arrested by the FBI in November 2020 on 9 charges of corruption for numerous crimes, which include theft and money laundering, perpetrated specifically through a kickback scheme.[2] Alonso resigned from his position on November 10, 2020.[3]
Néstor Alonso Vega | |
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| At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – November 10, 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1985 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (B.A.) Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (J.D.) |
References edit
- ^ "¿Quién es Néstor Alonso Vega?". El Nuevo Día. 5 November 2020.
- ^ Delgado, José (5 November 2020). "Néstor Alonso enfrenta nueve cargos federales, entre ellos uno por soborno, y le imponen $10,000 de fianza". El Nuevo Día.
- ^ "Renuncia el representante novoprogresista Néstor Alonso Vega tras ser acusado por corrupción". Primera Hora. 10 November 2020.