Guatemala's president has been banned from leaving the country after he was stripped of immunity from prosecution, Sky News reported.

Members of the Guatemalan parliament dealt Otto Perez Molina a serious blow with all 132 present voting to remove his immunity on Tuesday.

Prosecutors then persuaded a judge to impose the travel ban on the leader by saying he is suspected of illicit association, bribery and customs fraud.

They had previously said it was highly probable he is involved in a corruption scandal that has engulfed the country called "La Linea".

The 64-year-old retired general, who was elected on a ticket to combat crime and corruption, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

It comes before a presidential election which is due to be held on Sunday.
Source: MENA