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Peru Court Admits PPK Motion to Dismiss Odebrecht Campaign-Funds Case, Sets Jan. 21 Hearing

The bid argues the alleged 2011 donations do not match the crimes prosecutors are pursuing.

Overview

  • Judge Richard Concepción Carhuancho accepted the defense’s exception of lack of criminal action and scheduled a virtual hearing for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
  • The court ordered the filing to be notified to the Prosecutor’s Office and other parties so they can submit responses before the session.
  • PPK’s lawyers seek a definitive dismissal, claiming the alleged conduct is relatively atypical and therefore not criminally relevant.
  • The investigation stems from Jorge Barata’s statement that Odebrecht provided US$300,000 to the Alianza por el Gran Cambio campaign in 2011, tied to the Lava Jato probes.
  • Kuczynski is under investigation for alleged money laundering and illicit association, with the inquiry’s timeframe extended by 24 months in July for additional prosecutorial work.