# Investigation of Luis Sifuentes for human trafficking

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-of-luis-sifuentes-for-human-trafficking
> Updated: 2026-09-30T06:27:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Peruvian authorities are investigating sculptor Luis Sifuentes, known as ‘Mamanka’, for allegations of aggravated human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse involving Colombian nationals.

The investigation began following reports that Sifuentes targeted minors in Medellín, Colombia, allegedly facilitating clandestine transfers to Peru. One complainant, who was 14 at the time of the initial contact, alleges she was brought to Lima and subjected to repeated assaults, resulting in a pregnancy. A second woman has also come forward, claiming she was recruited under the guise of a job opportunity at age 15 and witnessed other minors in the artist’s environment.

In response to the allegations, the Peruvian Judiciary imposed a nine-month travel ban on Sifuentes. The case gained significant public attention following a report by the television program ‘Cuarto Poder’, which detailed allegations of physical violence against the victim. 

Regarding the child resulting from the abuse, the Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations, Mara Seminario, announced that the child has been placed under the custody of the Special Protection Unit (UPE) of the Ministry following legal demands from the mother.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Peruvian prosecutors investigate sculptor Luis Sifuentes

Peruvian prosecutors are investigating sculptor Luis Sifuentes for alleged human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and the rape of a Colombian woman when she was 14 years old.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-prosecutors-investigate-sculptor-luis-sifuentes

### 2026-09-21: Peruvian court grants custody to Colombian woman accusing artist of abuse

A Peruvian judge granted custody of a child to a Colombian woman accusing artist Luis Sifuentes of human trafficking and sexual abuse. A second victim has also come forward with similar allegations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-court-grants-custody-to-colombian-woman-accusing-artist-of-abuse

### 2026-09-18: Luis Sifuentes faces travel ban over human trafficking allegations

Peruvian authorities have issued a nine-month travel ban against sculptor Luis Sifuentes, ‘Mamanka’, amid investigations into human trafficking and sexual abuse involving a Colombian national.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luis-sifuentes-faces-travel-ban-over-human-trafficking-allegations

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