In the midst of uncertainty over a possible escape from the country after the interview he gave with Beto Ortiz, at the beginning of September, Andrés Hurtado ‘Chibolín’, through his social networks‘He released a video where he was seen to be in poor health on a stretcher. This implied that he was hospitalized in some health facility in the capital and not, as public opinion rumored, that he had escaped justice. However, an image broadcast by ATV would demonstrate that the television presenter had simulated this scene within the Hotel Westin.
According to this guest registration card from the luxurious 5-star hotel, Chibolin He would have been from Saturday, September 7 to Monday, the 9th, staying in room 2901, until days later—September 19—he was arrested by Diviac and Dirandro of the PNP at the Novo Q clinic, in the district of San Borja.
That Saturday night, September 7, Andrés Hurtado announced that he would be absent for a few weeks to resolve legal issues that he could already see coming; however, Panamericana Televisión quickly clarified that the suspension was a decision by the network. This measure was taken due to the serious accusations faced by the presenter, who is under investigation for alleged participation in a case of influence peddling and others that has been detaining him in the Lurigancho prison.
Prosecutor’s Office investigates Chibolín’s front man and his 11 companies for money laundering
The Second Office of the Second Prosecutor’s Office Specialized in Money Laundering Crimes has initiated an investigation against Kelly Medina, who is identified as the alleged front woman of Andrés Hurtado ‘Chibolín’. Likewise, 11 of its companies are being investigated for the alleged crime of money laundering to the detriment of the State. Medina, who started as an assistant to the television host, managed to gain his trust and held key positions, serving as general manager in many of the companies linked to Hurtado.
The Second Money Laundering Prosecutor’s Office (Second Office) continues with the preliminary investigations against Andrés Hurtado Grados and has decided to extend the preliminary proceedings to Medina and the 11 companies in question. Among the companies investigated are: AH Gold Entertainment SAC, AH Entertainment Company SAC, AH Company Entertainment SAC, Frutera Perú SAC, Tika & Travel SAC, Andres Travel SAC, Centro de Convenciones Teatro Leguía SAC, Infinitum Reps SAC, ONG Andrés A. Hurtado, Coya Andina SAC, Pareras EIRL, and Inversiones Los Ceivos SAC, as well as others who could be involved in the alleged commission of the crime of money laundering, according to the official statement.
In this context, the Public Ministry has summoned approximately 23 people to give testimony as part of the ongoing proceedings, in order to clarify the facts. Among those summoned are Roberto Pareras, Tomás Pérez, César Mercado, Patricia Martínez, Roberto Goveya, Isabel Mejía, Georgia Bossio, Paul Zorrilla, Pedro Bartolo, Gregorio Urbina, Fiorella García-Milla, Diego Saravia, María Suárez and Carlos Cerna.
