Overview
- An administrative error on August 23 sent S/8,000 meant for Festival del Arte Negro expenses to a bank account registered to Christian Wong, son of Lucía de la Cruz.
- Christian Wong said on TV that he neither managed his mother nor handled the funds and that the account, though in his name, is operated by De la Cruz.
- Wong presented a notarial document asserting he ceded operational control of the account to his mother and said he has no access to the card or app.
- De la Cruz first said the money was spent and proposed treating it as an advance for a show, then later said she canceled the proposed November 15 event and would repay based on her capacity.
- Festival organizers report unsuccessful attempts to recover the funds and have not confirmed any repayment, noting the money was intended for artist fees, prizes, and musicians.