Panama's Supreme Court has ordered
the arrest of former President Ricardo Martinelli, (governed from 2009 to 2014)who is accused of using public funds to illegally spy on more than 150 prominent people.
Among those he allegedly spied on are trade union activists, politicians, lawyers, doctors and business people.
Ricardo Martinelli denied the allegations, saying they were part of a vendetta by current President Juan Carlos Varela.
The court ordered the arrest because Mr Martinelli failed to appear at a hearing earlier this month.
He left Panama in January days before the Supreme Court voted in favour of having him investigated over separate corruption allegations.
He is believed to be living in Miami, Florida.
The court did not give any details about how his detention would be sought.
Among those he allegedly spied on are trade union activists, politicians, lawyers, doctors and business people.
Ricardo Martinelli denied the allegations, saying they were part of a vendetta by current President Juan Carlos Varela.
The court ordered the arrest because Mr Martinelli failed to appear at a hearing earlier this month.
He left Panama in January days before the Supreme Court voted in favour of having him investigated over separate corruption allegations.
He is believed to be living in Miami, Florida.
The court did not give any details about how his detention would be sought.
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