The Spanish National Court on Thursday denied the preventive detention request submitted by Spanish Prosecutor Carlos Garcia against Peruvian ex-Supreme Judge Cesar Hinostroza, thus he will remain under conditional release with precautionary measures.
Last Monday, the National Court declared the extradition request admissible only for the crimes of illegal sponsorship, influence peddling and incompatible negotiation, not for offenses related to criminal organization —the most serious crime of which he is accused in Lima.
About the case
Cesar Hinostroza is implicated in
a series of audio recordings released by Panorama TV show and investigative journalism site IDL-Reporteros in July 2018.
In the unethical conversations,
the former judge offers and accepts favors to and from National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) members and other officials. These corrupt actions were harshly criticized by most Peruvians, including President Martin Vizcarra.
He was also accused of allegedly committing the crimes of illegal sponsorship, influence peddling, and incompatible negotiation.
On October 17, the Judicial Branch issued a search notice and an international arrest warrant against ex-Supreme Court Judge Hinostroza, following a preventive detention request by the Public Ministry.
Hinostroza is prohibited from leaving the European country, must establish residence in Spanish territory, and must appear before court twice a week, among other measures.
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