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Public Ministry initiates preliminary proceedings against ex-presidential office secretary

Photo: Twitter/Public Ministry

Photo: Twitter/Public Ministry

13:01 | Lima, Nov. 19.

The Public Ministry has initiated preliminary proceedings against Bruno Pacheco and those who will be found responsible for the alleged crime against public administration, namely influence peddling to the detriment of the Peruvian State.

Via Twitter, the autonomous institution on Friday reported that the investigation by the Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Corruption Offenses by Officials is under the coordination of Superior Prosecutor Omar Tello.

Likewise, it indicated that the inquiry is due to public information concerning irregular acts allegedly committed by Pacheco at the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) in favor of private companies.

Within the framework of its investigations, the Fourth Office of the Second Provincial Corporate Public Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Corruption Offenses by Officials will verify whether there are elements of conviction to determine if there is probable cause for criminal charges.

Via Twitter, Bruno Pacheco announced his resignation from the post of Secretary General of the Presidential Office earlier today. 

Pacheco said he stepped down with the conviction that he had not committed any wrongdoing, adding that his decision sought not to affect the image of President Pedro Castillo.

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Published: 11/19/2021