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Alianza Lima Suspends Three Players After Sexual Abuse Complaint as Probe Opens in Argentina

Argentine investigators have opened a preliminary case with forensic testing after a complaint over an alleged incident in Montevideo.

Overview

  • A 22-year-old Argentine filed a complaint naming Carlos Zambrano, Miguel Trauco and Sergio Peña over an alleged assault on January 18 at the Hyatt Centric in Montevideo, with the case lodged at Criminal Court No. 14 under Judge Rabbione in Buenos Aires.
  • Authorities activated sexual-violence protocols that include medical examinations, seizure of clothing for DNA testing, collection of biological samples, a panic button for the complainant and intervention by Program 137.
  • Alianza Lima announced the trio’s indefinite separation from the first team, opened an internal disciplinary process and said it will cooperate with judicial authorities.
  • Training at Matute was halted and later resumed without the accused players as supporters forced their way into the facility, confronting players and prompting security concerns reported by local media.
  • Organizers signaled that the Inter Miami friendly remains on the schedule, though security and a potential time change are being evaluated, and Sergio Peña issued a public statement denying involvement and pledging cooperation.