10:42 | Madrid (Spain), May. 13.
Peruvian ex-Supreme Judge Cesar Hinostroza will be extradited from
Spain after its
National High Court on Monday accepted the request made by the Andean nation.
Among other things, Hinostroza is accused of leading a criminal network of judges who traded favors with politicians and businessmen.
The Spanish 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.
Therefore, once in Peru, the ex-magistrate will be judged for the crimes specified above, but not for participation in a criminal organization, since the High Court states that his network does not fulfill the conditions to be considered as such.
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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Published: 5/13/2019