THE BLUE APPLE  scandal is the latest high profile corruption case to sit in the doldrums as defense lawyers use their skills to delay or obstruct justice for government employees on the take, and “entrepreneurs” seeking juicy state contracts.

The Public Ministry (MP) reiterated on Sunday, May 20, 2018, that the case, has been suspended for two months.

"More than two months have passed since the so-called Blue Apple investigation was suspended

even though the court granted it a “complex” case and extended the term of investigation for six months, "said the sixth superior anti-corruption prosecutor, Aurelio Vásquez, who leads the investigation.

Vásquez said  that the defense announced and filed an appeal, which was admitted by the court, but "in effect that suspends the investigation."