Ex-president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, will be placed under house arrest in Chile, at the order of a Chilean judge. The Peruvian government had expressed fears that the ex-leader might flee the country:

Those fears were fueled on Thursday when a Chilean state prosecutor submitted a report to the Supreme Court recommending his extradition.

The report will be passed to Judge Orlando Alvarez, who must decide whether Fujimori should be sent to Peru, which accuses him of embezzling $15 million and using excessive anti-terrorism measures during his 1990-2000 presidency.

According to Reuters, Fujimori says he has no intention of fleeing the country, and is “calmly” waiting the decision on his fate. Expect major uproar if he does get sent back to Peru.

Via / Alertnet