Jorge Santos, former computer director of the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE), He was sent to trial this Wednesday, May 21, accused of abuse of authority with electoral purpose and breach of duties in the corruption case seed. This was resolved by Judge Fredy Orellana.
The judge indicated that there are statements of 10 witnesses and a scientific report held by the Public Ministry (MP) that show the possible commission of crimes by Santos.
He pointed out that the competent authorities had to acquire an ideal and modern program for the 2023 electoral process, in reference to the system of transmission of preliminary electoral results (TREP).
He added that possibly the union participated in the aforementioned crimes and that “there is serious foundation” to open the trial, since the facts could be demonstrated.
The MP reported on the social network X that at the request of the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Impunity and based on the indications presented, the competent judge issued an opening order against Jorge Santos.
The Prosecutor’s Office also requested the dismissal of the crime of ideological falsehood.
He affirmed that, according to the investigation, he is indicated by the omission in the guarantee and administration of the internal and perimeter security of the TSE information services, as well as not to ensure the efficiency of the technological infrastructure and networks of the institution.
“He is also accused of not properly protecting the privacy and integrity of the data processed in computer transactions,” according to the MP.
“In addition, he is charged not to have properly supervised security in the areas of networks, telecommunications and information systems, key aspects for the correct functioning of the electoral process,” he added.
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According to the MP, “he is also responsible for the lack of coordination in the preparation and assembly of the technological infrastructure related to computer security and websites for the publication of preliminary results. Finally, he is attributed not to have not restarted (zero put to zero) the database at the National Center for Reception and Computer of Scrutiny before the electoral process, a necessary action to guarantee the transparency and reliability of the same”.
Point out death threats
During statements to the press, Santos said he felt “threatened” when he was consulted about his transfer between prison centers.
He said: “For a long time we have argued that I have had many death threats and, being in this change of prisons, every day my life is in danger.”
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Jorge Santos is indicated by the MP of supposedly facilitating the alteration of electoral results in favor of the Semilla Party.