Prominent Chilean Lawyer Detained in Major Corruption Scandal

Luis Hermosilla faces charges of money laundering and tax fraud, shaking Chile's political and corporate spheres.

Court orders detention of Luis Hermosilla and María Leonarda Villalobos pending trial.
Scandal emerged from leaked audio recordings discussing bribes to market regulators.
Investigation implicates judges, politicians, and businessmen, eroding public trust.
Prosecutors allege Hermosilla and associates evaded $900,000 in taxes.
Transparency International ranks Chile as one of the least corrupt countries in Latin America.