In April 2008, the Attorney General's office issued an arrest warrant against him, leading the ex-senator to seek refuge at the Costa Rican embassy requesting political asylum, which was refused. He was arrested some hours later upon leaving the embassy.
In April 2008, the Attorney General's office issued an arrest warrant for him, leading the ex-senator to seek refuge at the Costa Rican embassy and apply for asylum, which was rejected. He was then arrested upon exiting the embassy.