Once again,
did not appear at the virtual hearing by Congress' Oversight and Comptrollership Commission initially intended for him to respond before lawmakers —within the framework of the investigation into him for
Therefore, commission Chairman Hector Ventura indicated that no more delaying actions will be allowed.
"He (Pedro Castillo) has attempted to hinder and has obstructed the commission’s session," Ventura indicated.
The legislator noted that, from the commission, "every effort has been made to obtain the statement from ex-President Pedro Castillo, who is currently investigated by this Oversight Commission."
However, the ex-president evaded making statements before the commission on several occasions, saying that he wanted to carry out the procedure in person.
Said request would infringe the Criminal Code provisions, because it does not provide for the (temporary) release of an inmate from the penitentiary center to address issues such as responding to questions from congressional commissions.
In this sense, Congressman Ventura indicated that ex-President Castillo is contravening "literal b of Article 88 of Congress' Regulations, which has the force of law and provides that all citizens are obliged to appear before the investigative commissions of the Congress of the Republic, and provide them with the required testimonial and documentary information."
Lastly, the commission chairman concluded the session and reaffirmed that delaying maneuvers will not be accepted.
About Pedro Castillo
He is also investigated for having been the alleged ringleader of a criminal organization.