Corruption Probe in Peru

SOURCE www.cnn.com
Armed police raided Peru’s government palace and President Dina Boluarte’s home in search of luxury watches as part of a corruption inquiry dubbed the “Rolex case.” Boluarte denies wrongdoing and her allies criticize the raid as excessive.

Key Points

  • Armed police raided Peru’s government palace and President Dina Boluarte’s home in search of luxury watches.
  • Probe initiated by Peruvian news outlet La Encerrona after finding Boluarte owned at least 14 luxury watches.
  • President denies any wrongdoing and allies criticize the raid as excessive.
  • Peru has faced political instability with past presidents embroiled in corruption allegations.