Overview
- Eleven coordinated searches in Lima and Ica located a clandestine workshop in San Juan de Lurigancho and other sites tied to the operation.
- Seized evidence included printing plates for S/10, S/20, S/50, S/100 and S/200 notes, plates for US$100 bills, counterfeit currency at various stages, a firearm, equipment and 21,000 soles in genuine cash.
- The detained suspects were identified as Pavel Contreras, Ángelo Pezo, Christian Urbina, Edwin Gamonal, Maytte Salas, Cintia Anglas and Milagros Santos.
- Investigators say the fake money was circulated in districts of Lima and sent to departments including Arequipa, La Libertad, Ica and Lambayeque.
- The case is led by the specialized organized-crime prosecutor with PNP units including DIVIAC, and the investigation remains active with further evidence review and potential extensions of preventive detention.