Prosecutor's Office Raids Santa Elena Morgue Over Corruption Allegations
The Prosecutor's Office and National Police raided the morgue in Santa Elena on July 29, 2026, due to suspected corruption in the delivery of bodies. The operation also extended to a nearby funeral home. Authorities seized cell phones, logbooks, and storage devices. The raid is in response to a complaint filed by several funeral homes alleging directed delivery of bodies to an establishment linked to morgue employees. A forensic expert and a driver are under investigation.2 sourcesSee all sources