The Lava Jato Case Special Prosecution Group presented its progress and results in prosecuting corruption crimes by public officials, money laundering, offenses against the administration of justice, and organized crime in Peru and abroad.
To date, the team has secured a total of 65 convictions and S/4.5 billion (US$1.22 billion) in civil reparations for the Peruvian State.
Likewise, it has filed 22 indictments to the Judiciary against individuals and legal entities.
The Public Ministry's team consists of superior, provincial, and deputy provincial prosecutors, as well as prosecutorial assistants, administrative staff, and experts. It is divided into subteams due to the high complexity of the cases, ensuring effective and efficient work.
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Lava Jato Special Team —coordinated by Superior Prosecutor Rafael Vela— is responsible for all investigations related to crimes of corruption by public officials, money laundering, and other offenses linked to Brazilian and Peruvian construction companies.
Progress on Cases
During the press conference on Wednesday, the prosecutor reported that the trial against ex-President Ollanta Humala and others for aggravated money laundering —in the forms of conversion and concealment— is currently in the oral trial phase.
Furthermore, he specified that the Lomas de Ilo and Moquegua Hospital Expansion case, which involves former President Martin Vizcarra, has been at the oral proceedings stage since October 28, 2024.
The trial is in the evidence presentation phase. In this regard, the superior prosecutor highlighted that the plea bargain agreements in this case were approved by the Judiciary.
Regarding the Lima Metro Line 1 case, he stated that nine (9) individuals have been indicted and the process is in its final stage. He added that, after passing judicial reviews, the Judiciary is expected to issue the final verdict.
He reported that a final ruling with the corresponding sentences is expected for these four high-profile cases by the end of March.
Lastly, regarding the "Club de la Construccion" (the Construction Club) case, it was reported that Provincial Prosecutor German Juarez has completed the preliminary investigation phase and filed charges against 43 individuals and legal entities for the alleged offenses of illicit association to commit a crime, aggravated collusion, passive bribery, generic active bribery, and money laundering.
Vela stated that this indictment request will be reviewed by the Judiciary, marking a key step in a highly complex process to combat corruption.
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Publicado: 20/2/2025