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Peru: Judiciary ratifies 36-month pre-trial detention of ex-President Pedro Castillo

09:39 | Lima, Apr. 1.

The Permanent Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court —chaired by Judge Cesar San Martin— ratified the 36-month pre-trial detention previously issued against former President Pedro Castillo, who is investigated over the alleged felony of (leading a) criminal organization and others.

The ratified measure corresponds to the investigation against the former Head of State for alleged corruption acts at Petroperu State-run oil company, as well as at the Ministries of Transportation and Housing.

Likewise,

the Permanent Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court ordered the pre-trial detention measure, also for a period of 36 months, for former Housing Minister Geiner Alvarado, who had served in the Castillo administration.

There was already a precautionary measure of restricted appearance on Geiner Alvarado, which will be upgraded to pre-trial detention issued by the Judge San Martin's chamber.

As is known, on March 9, the Supreme Court of Preliminary Investigation issued 36-month pre-trial detention against former President Pedro Castillo for being the alleged ringleader of a criminal organization.

For this investigation, the Prosecutor's Office had also requested pre-trial detention for former Ministers Juan Silva (Transportation) and Geiner Alvarado (Housing).

They are investigated for the alleged commission of various offenses, including criminal organization, influence peddling, and collusion to the detriment of the Peruvian State.

About Pedro Castillo

Former President Pedro Castillo is currently serving pre-trial detention at Lima's Barbadillo Prison.

As is known, Castillo was constitutionally impeached and removed from office by Parliament on December 7, 2022 —the

day on which he announced a coup

, which was unsuccessful.

Sala Penal Permanente de la Corte Suprema, que preside César San Martín Castro, ratifica 36 meses de prisión preventiva dictada contra expresidente Pedro Castillo Terrones, investigado por el presunto delito de organización criminal y otros. pic.twitter.com/93sPzSb8FT
— Poder Judicial Perú (@Poder_Judicial_) March 31, 2023

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Published: 4/1/2023

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