Peru: Prosecutor's Office raids dismissed judge's house

14:08 | Lima, Nov. 7.

The Supreme Prosecutor's Office for Crimes Committed by Public Officials, led by Supreme Prosecutor Jesus Fernandez, is carrying out a raid in the house of dismissed Supreme Judge Cesar Hinostroza.

As is known, the former magistrate is accused of leading a criminal organization known as "The Port's White Collars."

Hinostroza has been arrested in Madrid (Spain) since October 19, after he had fled Peru through a border control point in the north.

The criminal group's alleged crimes came to light as media released a series of audio recordings of phone conversations between Hinostroza and members of the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) —currently called the National Justice Board.

As a result, Congress approved a constitutional complaint against him for allegedly being involved in organized crime.

Likewise, the Parliament approved the disgraced authority be dismissed and banned from holding public office for 10 years.

After slipping over the border to Ecuador, Hinostroza headed to Spain to request political asylum.

Nevertheless, according to Spanish authorities, he will remain in prison until his extradition to Peru is determined.

Last month, the Preparatory Investigation Court ordered a 36-month pretrial detention for the ex-judge, who has been accused of allegedly being involved in organized crime, committing the crimes of illegal sponsorship, influence peddling, and incompatible negotiation.

On Tuesday, the Peruvian Supreme Court approved an active extradition petition from the Preparatory Investigation Court for the abovementioned former judge.

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Published: 11/7/2018

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