Both of them are investigated for the alleged commission of the crimes of unfair collusion, illicit association, and improper use of office.
Furthermore, the judge ordered the Peruvian National Police to issue national and international arrest warrants for the defendants.
While explaining his decision, the magistrate affirmed that there is a risk of flight, obstruction, and —in the case of Villanueva— the possibility of once again trying to penetrate the Lava Jato Case Special Prosecution Group in charge of investigating the case.
On December 2, the former politician was admitted to a Lima-based clinic where he currently stays.