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Peru Court Sets Jan. 13 Hearing on 36-Month Extension of Probe Into Vladimir Cerrón

Prosecutors seek more time under Article 342 for a complex money‑laundering case tied to Perú Libre’s campaign financing.

Overview

  • The Sixth National Pretrial Investigation Court scheduled a virtual session for January 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. to evaluate the extension request.
  • The Specialized Anti‑Money Laundering Prosecutor filed the bid on October 27, 2025, seeking to prolong the preparatory investigation into alleged illicit funding of Perú Libre’s campaigns, including 2021.
  • The Public Ministry cites Article 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code and has presented new evidentiary elements to complete pending diligences.
  • Judge Leodán Cristóbal Ayala ordered compulsory attendance for parties and noted the decision will only address investigatory deadlines, not criminal responsibility.
  • Vladimir Cerrón remains listed as no habido under a 24‑month preventive detention order, after a December 4 bid to replace it was denied and later appealed to the Third National Criminal Appeals Chamber.