Peru's Second Supreme Prosecutor's Office for Corruption Crimes Committed by Public Officials opened a preliminary investigation against Prosecutor
Jose Domingo Perez and Judge
Richard Concepcion Carhuancho for allegedly having committed abuse of authority.
According to the resolution, the deadline for completion of the investigation shall not exceed 120 days.
Likewise, it indicates the alleged perpetration of misuse of power —by both magistrates— is provided in article 376 of the Criminal Code.
The complaint against Judge Concepcion Carhuancho has also been denied.
(END) JCC/CVC/DTK/RMB
Published: 2/7/2019