Former presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori will serve a 36-month preventive detention —as ordered by a Peruvian judge— in the same unit where ex-First Lady Nadine Heredia (2011-2016) had remained in custody for nine months, Fujimori's attorney Giulliana Loza informed.
Loza —who visited the Fuerza Popular party leader at the women's prison— explained she has been assigned said space in order to ensure her safety.
About the Fujimori case
The judge considered she posed a high risk of flight, plus this measure would prevent disruptions to the probe.
The magistrate pointed out the money came from the Division of Structured Operations —the Brazilian company's bribery department. Thus, the assets —intended for the campaign— were illegal and derived from unaccounted payments.
Likewise, this affirmation is supported by former Odebrecht executives' statements given to the authorities through plea bargain deals.
After having fled to Japan and traveling to Chile —from where he was extradited to Peru— the patriarch was sentenced for crimes against human rights and corruption committed during his term in office.
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