According to a statement from the authorities, “police officers, in coordination with the prosecutor’s office, conducted a major operation that led to the arrest of six persons involved in a corruption case linked to irregular promotions in the ranks of the police.”
Six people, including three high-ranking police officers, were arrested in Peru on Monday as they are allegedly involved in a corruption case linked to former President Pedro Castillo, which was dropped by Congress on December 7.
“Police officers, in coordination with the prosecutor’s office, conducted a major operation that led to the arrest of six persons involved in a corruption case linked to irregular promotions in the ranks of the police,” according to a statement from the authorities.
The prosecution clarified that among those arrested are “three generals of the police in action”, involved in the promotions which Mr. Castillo approved, in exchange for money, according to it.
The arrests were made during a police operation that included 26 searches of homes in various cities, particularly in the capital Lima.
In Lima, two residences of former Defense Minister Walter Ayala, who is also allegedly involved in the case, were searched; documents and devices were seized.
Mr. Ayala denounced the searches of his homes and the arrests of the generals. “That was not necessary, they found nothing. This investigation lasts more than a year (…). This is a show,” the former defense minister told reporters.
The prosecution is conducting an investigation against Mr. Castillo and Ayala for influence peddling, conspiracy and conspiracy.
Former army chief of staff Gen. Jose Vizcarra and former air chief of staff Brigadier General Jorge Chaparro said in November that Mr. Castillo’s government pressured them to promote officers who did not meet the necessary criteria.
Pedro Castillo was suspended and arrested shortly after December 7, after he attempted to dissolve Congress and announced that he would rule by decree. The opposition denounced a “coup”. He will be tried for “stance” and “conspiracy”. In addition, he faces six other corruption investigations. His supporters argue that it was Mr. Castillo who was overthrown in a coup.
The educator from the province ruled for just seventeen months, a period marked by a deep political crisis. He has been ordered to remain in custody for 48 months.
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