Agustin Lozanoinvestigated in the case “The Galactics“for alleged crimes of criminal organization, fraud in the administration of legal entities, coercion, corruption in the private sphere and money launderingI support this Monday, November 11, an appeal of exception of inadmissibility of criminal action before the Third Corporate Supraprovincial Prosecutor’s Office against Organized Crime of the Public Ministry. However, the Judiciary declared the hearing requested by Lozano’s defense to evaluate said appeal frustrated, due to the lack of information in the file.
As is known, the Judge Richard Concepción Carhuancho admitted for processing the appeal presented by Agustín Lozano and others involved in the case “The Galacticos of football“, who seek to revoke the preliminary detention order against them. The decision was made after confirming compliance with the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Code. Consequently, a resolution was issued that refers these resources to the Criminal Appeals Chamber for evaluation .
“Grant the appeal presented by the defense of Agustín Lozano Saavedra against theResolution No. 01 dated November 6, 2024“, was indicated in the document within the framework of the preliminary investigation.
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The Prosecutor’s Office accuses Lozano Saavedra of leading an organization that used his position in FPF to commit crimes of fraud, private corruption, coercion and money laundering. He is accused of ordering the illicit use of Federation funds, distributing money to League 1 clubs and departmental leagues, and promoting a contract with 1190 Sports, which would generate a conflict of interest and violate FPF, Conmebol and FIFA regulations. .
Agustín Lozano’s hearing was rescheduled
The decision was adopted by the judge of the Third National Preparatory Investigation Court, Soledad Barrueto Guerreroupon noticing a lack of information in File No. 37-2019, which he is in charge of. The hearing was rescheduled for Wednesday the 13th, at 2:30 pm
“Judiciary declares frustrated the hearing requested by the defense of Agustín Lozano Saavedra to evaluate an appeal (exception of inadmissibility of action) to avoid being prosecuted for criminal organization and other crimes. “, indicated the Judiciary through its social network X.
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Agustín Lozano would have arranged a contract with 1190 Sports to broadcast matches
Of the 14 crimes attributed to Lushprosecutor Juan Orihuela highlights three cases that are considered the most serious: the transfer of broadcasting rights to 1190 Sports, the improper use of funds to gain support from leaders and the allocation of resources to his close circle.
In response, the judge Concepción Carhuanchor ordered a 15-day preliminary detention for 13 members of Lozano’s network, identified as facilitators of the contract with 1190 Sports. Orihuela also highlighted that the family bond between Joel Raffo Olcese, of the FPF, and Diego Delgado Raffo, of Prisma SpA, facilitated said agreement. Arturo Ríos, the new president of the Peruvian Football Federation, is also involved with the departure of Lozano.
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Among those involved, important figures in Peruvian soccer stand out, such as Joel Raffo, owner of Sporting Cristal; Gisella Mandriotti, president of Cantolao; and other directors such as Jean Marcel Robilliard, Humberto Minán Almanza, Norma Rosa Alva Vidal, Fredy Salazar Rondil, Juan Carlos La Rosa, Sabrina Martín, Juan Quispe Cáceres, José Carlos Isla and Franklin Chuquisuta.
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The tax investigation indicates that other leaders of departmental leagues and members of the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) could be involved in the case, which expands the group of possible people involved.
