Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno has been sentenced to five years in prison for corruption. The verdict was delivered by an Ecuadorian court on Friday. The conviction stems from allegations that Moreno accepted bribes from a Chinese company in exchange for securing construction contracts for a hydroelectric power plant. News agency AP reports that Moreno vehemently denies the accusations, maintaining his innocence throughout the legal proceedings. He claims the charges are politically motivated and lacks evidence. This ruling marks a significant development in Ecuador’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption at high levels of government. The case has garnered international attention, highlighting concerns about transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects involving foreign investment.