Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday affirmed that the
constitutes an important step in the fight against corruption and impunity.
Within this framework, the Head of State indicated that —based on the established deadlines— Hinostroza is expected to arrive in the South American country by the end of the current year in order to be held accountable.
The top official also specified that he did not want to make any further comments on the matter.
"So, the corresponding formal and legal process has been conducted, and his extradition has already been authorized. Now, he has asked for asylum as a last resort, but that has to be resolved in the next weeks or months, and then he will be here to appear before justice just like any other Peruvian citizen," he stated.
The crimes approved for this extradition are influence peddling, incompatible negotiation, and illegal sponsorship.
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.
On September 23, Spain's National Court in Madrid confirmed his extradition for the crimes of illegal sponsorship, influence peddling and incompatible negotiation.
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