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Peru Prosecutors Detail Money Trail, Seek 15-Year Sentence for Martín Vizcarra

The next hearing on November 20 will conclude with Vizcarra’s brief statement before the court schedules a date for the verdict.

Overview

  • The Attorney General’s Office reaffirmed its request for a 15-year prison term for alleged collusion and passive bribery tied to the Lomas de Ilo and Moquegua hospital projects.
  • Prosecutors allege S/2.3 million in illicit payments—S/1 million from Obrainsa and S/1.3 million from ICCGSA—while the state seeks more than S/4.6 million in civil damages.
  • Their case outlines a reconstructed “route of money” supported by calls, meetings, UNOPS documents, company ledgers and cooperating witnesses, citing cash withdrawals of S/400,000 on Jan. 27, 2014 and S/600,000 on Apr. 4, 2014.
  • The Ministerio Público asked the court to execute any conviction immediately without waiting for appeals, arguing Vizcarra has the capacity to influence witnesses.
  • Defense lawyer Erwin Siccha called the claims “absolutely arbitrary,” denied any patrimonial imbalance and said the defense will present on Nov. 20 as Vizcarra speaks for 15 minutes; separately, ONPE rejected his precandidacy due to disqualification.