The former CEO of an Austrian bank was arrested Tuesday in the United Kingdom on criminal charges for his alleged role in a massive money laundering scheme involving Brazil-based global construction conglomerate Odebrecht.

Peter Weinzierl, of Austria, was arrested at the request of the United States, the Department of Justice stated. Alexander Waldstein, a former officer at the Austrian bank, remains at large. Both also served as board members of an Antiguan bank.

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