Yenifer Paredes investigated for alleged money laundering

Peruvian prosecutors are investigating Yenifer Paredes Navarro, sister of former First Lady Lilia Paredes and sister-in-law of former President Pedro Castillo, for her alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme.

According to the Public Ministry, Paredes Navarro made 28 cash deposits totaling S/91,970 without identifiable economic activity to justify the funds. Investigators allege these movements were part of a criminal organization designed to channel resources from public works.

A specific hypothesis suggests that Paredes Navarro acted as an intermediary to pay off a debt of approximately S/52,137 owed by Lilia Paredes to the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Todos los Santos in Chota. Prosecutors noted a pattern where deposits made by Yenifer Paredes to third parties coincided with debt repayments made by Lilia Paredes to the credit union.

In May 2026, the Public Ministry determined that Yenifer Paredes committed crimes including embezzlement, collusion, and money laundering.