The eventual removal of Prosecutors
from the Lava Jato case may lead the Odebrecht investigation to failure, former Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Julio Arbizu warned Wednesday.
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(Attorney General Pedro) Chavarry has the power to make changes, but in this context, these would be related to an intention of granting impunity to certain people under investigation and the accused (ones)," he added.
Likewise, the ex-Prosecutor pointed out that —if these changes are carried out— they would generate a massive rejection from the citizens towards the Public Ministry.
In Peru, the Attorney General is chosen by the Board of Supreme Prosecutors and not by the President.
Odebrecht
As is known, the Brazilian construction giant admitted to having paid millions in bribes to government officials in Peru, in order to secure public-works contracts.
As a result,
Odebrecht benefited from over US$143 million between 2005 and 2014 in Peru, according to the U.S. Justice Department.