Prosecutor's office raids homes of former presidents Martin Vizcarra and Edmar Trujillo in 'corrupt untouchables' case

From the early hours of today, Monday 18th March, The Office of the National Prosecutor Conducts raids and seizures at former Peruvian president's homes Martin Vizcarra and former Transport Minister, Edmar TrujilloIn cities Lima Y Mokugua As part of an ongoing investigation by the public ministry into a criminal network the former president allegedly led 'corrupt untouchables'.

This legal due diligence led by the team Illegal Enrichment and Constitutional Complaints of Public MinistryFocuses on residences located in San Isidro Y Cirquillo In the capital and in the province Marshall Nieto.

The authorities are conducting these investigations under the assumption that Vizcarra served as the head of A Criminal organization and promoter of collective action; Trujillo, meanwhile, is being investigated on charges of criminal conspiracy and conspiracy.

As per information shared Office of the National Prosecutor On social networks, “an operation is being carried out simultaneously in the regions of Lima and Mokugua. Martin Vizcarra Cornejo and Edmar Trujillo Mori”. The process is carried out after obtaining authorization from Juan Carlos Cecli Soria, the supreme judge of the preparatory inquiry handling the case.

“In the aforesaid proceeding, the search and seizure of properties and documents is carried out in the houses of the aforementioned defendants located in the districts of San Isidro and Surquillo (Lima) and in the districts of Mariscal Nieto (Mokugua),” he said. Ministry of Public

Vizcarra's residence, located in a building in block 12 of Dos de Mayo Avenue in San Ysidro, was surrounded by a police force outside the multi-family property where the former president lives. Martin Vizcarra. The operation on the property began around 4:00 a.m. on Monday.

The lawyers in charge of due diligence went to the eighth floor, where they were greeted by Vizcara Cornejo, dressed in pajamas, according to videos shared by the Public Ministry. Later, at the ex-president's request, he was allowed to change into his sleeping clothes and was escorted to his room by a police officer.

“This is because the same resolution of the Judiciary insists on respecting the modesty of the accused during trial, as per the provisions of Case 216. Code of Criminal Procedure“, the Ministry of Public Affairs pointed out in a publication on its social networks.

“A Martin Vizcarra Cornejo He is being investigated as an alleged perpetrator of a criminal organization offense and as an instigator of a conspiracy; When he goes to Edmar Trujillo Morey for alleged involvement in organized crime and organized crime,” Public Ministry.

This action means hiring Provias decentralizedCertain businessmen received three contracts for works in Tinte, Pampas, Samegua, etc., which added up to a total of S/274.1 million in benefits.

At this time, the action taken by Public Ministry, is intended to gather additional information and relevant documents to determine the possible guilt of the authorities involved. in houses Martin Vizcarra Y Edmar Trujillo, the prosecutors in charge, assisted by a team of police officers, made a thorough inspection of the belongings and furniture; Likewise, computer equipment and mobile devices are sealed. Vizcarra's lawyer, Fernando Ucas, was also present at the scene.

A few days ago, the former president said he had no knowledge of the corruption allegations the prosecutor's office had made against him. Case of Decentralized Provias. The crimes he was charged with include being a member of a criminal organization and aggravated co-operation.

Other persons involved in the case are also expected to be subject to intervention to clarify the facts and arrive at more accurate conclusions. If investigations continue, Vizcara will be added to the list Peru's former presidents investigated for corruption.

Martin VizcarraAs of November 2020, the former president of Peru has on several occasions denied participation in criminal activities and expressed a willingness to cooperate with authorities to clarify the facts, despite witnesses in the case cooperating with justice.

During his presidency, between 2018 and 2020, he was attached Edmar Trujillo MoriThe incumbent Minister of Transport and Communications would have been directly accused Collection of bribes Next Carlos Revilla Loiza, former director of Provías Descentralizado; And Alcides Villafuerte Vizcarra, who was the construction manager during that period. The last two officers have been detained for 36 months for alleged illegal activities related to these events.

Investigations suggest that Revilla may have directed it Illegal actions leading to public contracts Coordinate directly with Alcides Villafuerte to receive a percentage of the direct cost of each public call. In addition, it is noted that he maintained direct contact with Martin Vizcarra, informing him of the activities carried out and the illegal economic income generated by the company.

According to the prosecutor's office, Revilla was the main recipient Bribery Proceeds from the illegal contracts are believed to have been redistributed to various individuals, including top officials such as Edmar Trujillo, Carlos Estremadoiro, Hugo Missat Trapucco, Elizabeth Ugarte Manrique, and Juan José Enchizo.

He Public Ministry Evidence has been submitted, including testimony from one of the defendants, who claims he provided the sports briefcases. Government PalaceAccording to his report, the money was found by Vizcara's former secret secretary, Garem Roga.