The Judiciary on Friday night declared unfounded the request for six-month preventive detention against former President Martin Vizcarra.
The petition had been filed by the Public Ministry (Prosecutor's Office), as part of the investigation into his alleged involvement in the crime of passive bribery to the detriment of the Peruvian State.
"The National Court of Preliminary Investigation has ruled to deny the request for preventive detention against Martin Vizcarra for the alleged commission of the crime against public administration in the form of passive bribery, as provided for in the Criminal Code, to the detriment of the State," Judge Victor Alcocer stated.
The former Head of State was also placed under appearance with restrictions and rules of conduct, effective for a period of six months.
In this regard, the ex-top official will be required not to visit certain places, such as embassies of other countries.
In addition, Vizcarra is prohibited from communicating with individuals linked to or associated with diplomatic missions.
He is also required to undergo monthly biometric check-ins and justify his activities every 30 days.
Similarly, Vizcarra is banned from travelling abroad for a period of six months, starting on July 5 of this year, during which he may not leave national territory without prior judicial authorization.
Following the reading of the ruling, both the Public Ministry and the former President's defense announced that they will file an appeal within the legal timeframe.
Prosecutor German Juarez Atoche, from the Lava Jato Case Special Prosecution Group, appealed the court's decision, the Public Ministry announced on X.
As is known, Martin Vizcarra was President of the Republic from March 23, 2018, to November 9, 2020, the day on which he was impeached and removed from office by Congress.