The suspended Deputy Director of the Migration Department, Victor Soto, who was arrested on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the passport fraud case, was released yesterday by Judge Roman Berroa Hiciano, who imposed traveling restrictions on him. Soto must also report to the Attorney General’s department once a month. The judge made his decision two hours after hearing the defense and prosecution. The latter requested preventive custody stating that Soto had authorized the exit of a group of people with official passports obtained fraudulently acting as council members, even though there were express instructions not to allow their exit without the authorization of the Migration Department director. Soto, who spent the night at the jail in the District Attorney’s department, was released at 5:00 pm. He stated that he understands the Justice Department is doing its job by investigating this case, and that they think he is guilty, but that they are absolutely wrong and that he has nothing to do with this or any other mafia. With tears in his eyes, he spoke of his background which includes clubs, politics, community work, religious affiliation and 26 years as a member of the PLD. Meanwhile, PLD Secretary General, Reinaldo Pared Perez, announced that Soto had been suspended from the party until investigations are complete. This measure complies with a resolution of the Political Committee that established that any PLD member involved in the passport fraud case would be suspended automatically. If they are convicted by a court, they will be expelled.