Yenifer Paredes He once again submitted a request to the Judiciary to change his address in the preparatory investigation against him in the ‘Anguía’ case. In November of this year, a similar request was rejected by the Court. On both occasions, the sister-in-law and adopted daughter of former president Pedro Castillo maintained that in Lima, where she currently resides, she did not have any job opportunities, consequently, she was looking to move to Chota (Cajamarca).
According to Paredes’ defense, the decision causes material and immaterial harm to his client and affects his fundamental, constitutional and legal rights.
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Yenifer Paredes: Why is Pedro Castillo’s adopted daughter being investigated?
Yenifer Paredesis investigated for her relationship with the former presidentPedro Castilloand for alleged irregularities in public management. The investigations focus on accusations of money laundering and his alleged participation in a criminal organization. According to the tax theses,Walls would have facilitated a ‘ghost’ company, linked to the administration of his adoptive fatherobtained contracts for public works.
Within the framework of these investigations, the Prosecutor’s Office presented a video as key evidence at the time. In the images, you can seeYenifer Paredestalking with inhabitants of a community in the district of Chota, in Cajamarca, about 800 kilometers north of Lima. Although he did not hold any official position in the government, Paredes informs them about a census necessary to implement a sanitation project.
The video also shows Paredes next to a businessman who, in September 2021, obtained a state contract for more than 3.8 million soles (equivalent to approximately $978,000).. This link generated controversy and led to Paredes being summoned before Congress. In his statement, he admitted having worked for the businessman under a verbal agreement, but denied having intervened in the awarding of his public contracts, despite the fact that the businessman frequently visited the Government Palace.
