Peru's Justice and Human Rights Minister Vicente Zeballos on Sunday congratulated the Public Ministry, Judiciary, and National Police for the recent and successful operation that led to the capture of Port's White Collars alleged criminal organization members.
Speaking to reporters, the cabinet member underlined the Inca country must continue combating this type of scourges, such as
corruption and
organized crime.
"On this occasion, I want to acknowledge the efforts undertaken by the
Interior Ministry, which were in close coordination with the Prosecutor's Office and Judiciary," the official expressed.
"Peru cannot relax; quite apart from
protocol activities, we must inform that institutions are carrying out their work," he added.
Moreover, Zeballos expressed confidence these efforts will continue on Monday so that other officials —involved in corruption cases— can be identified.
Detainees include National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) former official Jose Luis Cavassa Roncalla —who served as the alleged organization's political operator— as well as textile entrepreneur Mario Americo Mendoza Diaz.
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