Andrés Hurtado accused of laundering money from drug trafficking

Peruvian prosecutors have accused former television presenter Andrés Hurtado, known as ‘Chibolín’, of alleged money laundering involving funds from drug trafficking, illegal mining, and corruption. Investigations by the National Prosecutor’s Office revealed approximately 9.5 million soles in unjustified bank deposits across six companies linked to Hurtado, including AH Entertainment Company SAC.

Financial audits identified transactions totaling 3.4 million soles and 1.7 million dollars that do not align with his declared income. Prosecutors allege that some funds were transferred to his family members in the United States, including his daughters and ex-wife, totaling over 1.2 million dollars.

The investigation suggests links to the criminal organization ‘La Gran Manzana’ through Christian Olivos, alias ‘Chicho’. Evidence cited by the prosecution includes WhatsApp chats, witness testimonies, and bank records indicating that Hurtado allegedly instructed staff to make cash deposits. Hurtado remains in preventive detention at the Lurigancho prison.