Former President Alejandro Toledo on Sunday morning arrived in Peru from the United States, from where
he was extradited to be brought before the Peruvian justice system for the prosecution of corruption cases that he was accused of regarding the concession for the construction of the South Interoceanic Highway.
The aircraft that transported Toledo landed at Jorge Chavez International Airport, at about 7:00 a.m. (local time), half an hour earlier than expected (7:30 a.m.).
Once in Peruvian territory, the ex-president will undergo a routine identity check, which is carried out on defendants who are brought before the courts.
This check will take place at the headquarters of the Judiciary located in downtown Lima.
The procedure will be carried out by Preparatory Investigation Judge Margarita Salcedo, who is the magistrate on duty.
On Monday, the Interoceanic Highway process will be resumed by Judge Richard Concepción, who is in charge of it.
Security measures have been tightened outside the DIPA, where a large contingent of police officers has been deployed.
Toledo's extradition and arrival in Peru has aroused the interest of national and international media.
The former president departed from Los Angeles airport on Saturday after 11 p.m., aboard a LATAM flight, after spending a few hours at said terminal, to where he was transferred from San Francisco.
Since his departure from San Francisco, Toledo was escorted by police and Interpol agents, who, upon arrival at Jorge Chavez airport, handed him over to the Peruvian National Police and the Public Ministry.
Alejandro Toledo —who resided in the U.S.— is being investigated by the Peruvian justice for having allegedly received a bribe worth US$35 million from Brazilian construction companies to favor them in the bidding for the South Interoceanic Highway, while he was President of the Republic (2001-2006).
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Published: 4/23/2023