7. Alberto Fujimori (Peru)
Alberto Fujimori’s presidency was marked by authoritarian crackdowns and a corruption scandal that forced his resignation via fax from Japan in 2000. He remained in exile in Japan, protected by citizenship claims, until 2005 when he was arrested during a visit to Chile. Fujimori’s case is notable for his attempt to orchestrate a political comeback from abroad. For reference, see The New York Times.
