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Peru’s Banking Regulator Prepares Criminal Complaint Against TikTok Influencer Over Alleged S/1.5 Million Scheme

Regulators say the 'Vanger Haus' pitch illegally raised public funds, signaling tougher action against influencer‑driven investment solicitations.

Overview

  • Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFP said it will file a criminal complaint to the Fiscalía against Cristian Villanueva Aguilar, known as Crhiss Vanger, for unauthorized public fund‑raising.
  • Authorities report more than S/1.5 million was collected from roughly 160 people through offers of high short‑term returns promoted on TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp.
  • Case files include bank transfers, chat captures, digital contracts and victim testimony, with deposits allegedly routed to Villanueva’s personal account.
  • Migratory records show he traveled to Colombia on October 4 and has not complied with prosecutorial summons after posting videos denying he fled.
  • Investigators are reviewing suspected asset purchases and advise victims to preserve proof of transfers, with potential charges including aggravated fraud and illicit appropriation carrying prison terms of up to eight years.