In a critical development in the Liga2 case, Ecuador's Attorney General Carlos Leonardo Alarcón presented an accusatory statement identifying seven defendants, including Augusto Verduga and Andrés Arauz, as direct authors of the crime of illicit association, as outlined in Article 370 of the Integral Penal Code. This announcement followed the confirmation by Judge Daniella Camacho of the National Court of Justice that all procedural steps taken thus far were valid and that there were no issues jeopardizing the process’s integrity. The judge emphasized adherence to due process and procedural rules throughout the case proceedings.

The Liga2 case initially began its legal process in March 2025, aimed at investigating former members of the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) alongside individuals connected to the Liga Azul faction, which has ties to former President Rafael Correa's political movement. This case highlights the ongoing legal challenges and political controversies surrounding the Correa administration and those associated with it, reflecting broader issues of corruption and governance in Ecuador. The findings from this case could have significant implications for the involved parties and their political futures.

As the prosecution builds its case, the focus is not only on the individuals accused but also on the systemic issues that allowed such associations to flourish within Ecuador's political landscape. The involvement of high-profile political figures raises questions about accountability and transparency in governance, which has been a recurring theme in recent years in Ecuadorian politics. The Liga2 case serves as a litmus test for the current government's commitment to addressing corruption and could influence public trust in the justice system and political institutions.