Alfredo Benavides and his brother Jorge Benavides They are back in the public eye. In the early hours of this Tuesday, February 13, there was a surprise police intervention inside the home of the leader of the program 'JB en ATV' due to a police investigation being carried out against the comedian's wife, Karin Marengo, and Alfredo in the case. Burgos. Both are linked to a active washing case.
Why did the prosecutor's office raid Jorge Benavides' home?
The search and seizure of Jorge Benavides' home, located in the San Borja district, began at approximately 8:00 am and was carried out by the Second Supraprovincial Prosecutor's Office against Money Laundering in relation to the case of the former mayor of San Juan de Lurigancho Carlos Burgos. There are other properties seized for this same issue in order to collect civil reparation from Burgos.
“The diligence is carried out with the purpose of seizing objects and instruments relevant to the investigation carried out against Karin Janet Marengo Núñez for the alleged crime of money laundering in relation to her connection to Carlos José Burgos Horna, former mayor of SJL,” said a representative. of the Prosecutor's Office at the scene.
What is the origin of the investigation against Alfredo Benavides?
The Prosecutor's Office focused its attention on comedian Alfredo Benavides in 2021 for his alleged participation in a money laundering scheme related to former mayor Carlos Burgos. Over the past few years, various property transactions and acquisitions have been investigated that do not match the comedian's reported income.
In a hearing, prosecutor Leidi Gálvez Sánchez stated that Alfredo Benavides and his current sister-in-law Karin Janet Marengo Nuñez acquired various properties with illicit sources during the management of Carlos Burgos in the Municipality of San Juan de Lurigancho in the period 2014-2017.
According to the Public Ministry, the money that the popular Niño Alfredito had in his bank accounts did not coincide with the income he received as an artist.
What purchases did Alfredo Benavides allegedly make?
According to the authorities in charge of the case, there are several receipts of money that would have been invested in the purchase of land and apartments in the cities of Trujillo, Lima and Huaral, with an estimated value of 1,000,000 soles, which appear in the name of the comedian. Alfredo Benavides.
- Land in Huaral: Alfredo Benavides would have acquired, together with Mr. Walter Yangali de la Peña, a 500-hectare land located in the district of Sumbilca, Huaral, for the sum of one million soles, money that would have been provided by Mr. Carlos Burgos, according to the Prosecutor's Office.
- Department in Miraflores: A luxurious apartment valued at $400,000 and an $8,500 vehicle are also listed as the comedian's properties.
- Land in Trujillo: The witness in the case assured that Carlos Burgos acquired a property in the city of Trujillo for $600,000, which he also registered in the name of Alfredo Benavides.
Despite these accusations, Alfredo Benavides He gave his version in the hearings that were held in 2021 and spoke about the acquisition of the 500-hectare land in Huaral, Sumbilca, which is in his name and explained how the purchase was made.
“The Ministry of Culture had withdrawn 2,000 hectares from the community due to lack of use. Only 500 hectares remained. I went to the community, I raised that with the community and by consensus they decided to sell it to me, who had done the research, and it was offered to me for a million soles,” he explained.
In addition, he took the opportunity to deny to the authorities that he had ever met the former mayor of Burgos. “At no time in this operation does Mr. Carlos Burgos appear, neither in the community of Sumbilca, nor in the land mentioned, nor in any delivery of money or with a bank. I have never received a single word from Mr. Carlos Burgos directly, indirectly or in any way,” he said.
Why is Jorge Benavides' wife, Karin Marengo, linked to the investigation?
In addition to Alfredo Benavides, the Prosecutor's Office involved the current wife of comedian Jorge Benavides, Karin Marengo Núñez, in the same case. According to Leidi Gálvez Sánchez's tax thesis, the couple of the popular 'JB' borrowed money from Carlos Burgos to buy land in Trujillo that is also registered in the name of Alfredo Benavides.
“Have knowledge that Mr. Carlos Burgos acquired an apartment in Miraflores in the name of Alfredo Benavides for the amount of 400,000 dollars. Subsequently, among them, there have been some businesses and, as a result, through a money loan that Jorge Benavides' wife, Karin Marengo, had made with additional money, Carlos Burgos acquired a property in Trujillo that would also have been registered in the name of Alfredo Benavides,” said Leidi Gálvez.
Jorge Benaviedes and his wife inside their home in San Borja. Photo: The Republic
Who is Carlos Burgos?
Carlos Burgos was mayor of San Juan de Lurigancho in two periods: 2007-2010 and 2010-2014. However, his management was marred by an investigation and the Judiciary found him guilty of the crimes of illicit enrichment and money laundering between 2007 and 2013.
The former mayoral authority was on the run since 2017 and was included in the Rewards Program of the Ministry of the Interior. S/30,000 was offered to anyone who helped in his capture. Finally, he was captured in 2019 and sentenced to 16 years in prison in Ancón prison.
The former mayor convicted of illicit enrichment and money laundering is a central piece in the investigation, as he is accused of channeling illegal funds through the purchase of real estate in the name of third parties.
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