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Peru’s Interior Ministry Says Police Plane Deal Under Review, No Contract Signed

Oversight findings cite noncompliance, an obsolete AN-74 model, an inflated price.

Hace 6 días Contraloría advirtió a ministro del Interior presunta estafa en compra de avión
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El Ministerio del Interior se pronunció por la compra de un avión para la PNP, que fue observada por la Contraloría. FOTOS: MARIO ZAPATA NIETO / GEC
El Mininter precisó que el procedimiento “se encuentra en revisión y evaluación técnica”.

Overview

  • The ministry says the acquisition was initiated before the current administration and is under technical review, with the audit office invited to accompany the process and the purchase to be voided if irregularities are confirmed.
  • An OCI/Contraloría action reported on Nov. 10 found the OGAF awarded the deal on Oct. 31 to Aero Express FZE despite failing the requirement to buy directly from the manufacturer and despite technical noncompliance flagged by DIRAVPOL and an external aeronautical engineer.
  • Ukraine’s ambassador informed authorities that AN-74 production stopped in 2014, making delivery of a plane in “new” condition impossible under the tender’s specifications.
  • The reported award price was US$63.9 million, while officials cited market values below US$30 million, raising concerns about a major overpayment.
  • Administrative turbulence heightened scrutiny, with the OGAF chief replaced on Oct. 25, the award approved six days later, and the new chief Ronnie Matienzo resigning on Nov. 14.