Ex-president of Argentina faces arrest over bribes

Cristina Fernandez, the former Argentinan president, is facing arrest for allegedly heading a corruption scheme that collected bribes in exchange for public work contracts.

Federal Judge Claudio Bonadio has asked that Ms Fernandez be taken into custody and for authorities to seize about $100million, according to Argentina’s judicial news agency.

Ms Fernandez, 65, is currently a senator, a post that grants her immunity from prosecution.

She denies any wrongdoing