# Financial Intelligence Unit Links Andrés Hurtado to Suspicious Million-Dollar Transfers

Investigations reveal over 400 unexplained deposits sent to family members and corporate accounts.

- **Source:** [Infobae](https://www.infobae.com)
- **Published:** 2026-11-09
- **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance)
- **Original article:** <https://www.infobae.com/peru/2026/11/09/los-407-depositos-sospechosos-de-andres-hurtado-us12-millones-llegaron-a-cuentas-de-sus-hijas-y-su-exesposa/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/ef62a58b-547d-4e41-9d9f-64e03f3b2661

## Extensive Financial Irregularities Identified

The Financial Intelligence Unit identified 407 suspicious dollar transfers totaling 1.26 million dollars directed to the daughters and ex-wife of former television host Andrés Hurtado. These transactions occurred between 2016 and 2024, involving individuals residing in the United States. Authorities categorize these funds as unjustified, as they lack clear links to declared income.

## Corporate Accounts Under Scrutiny

Beyond personal accounts, prosecutors detected over 9.5 million soles in unexplained deposits across six companies founded by or linked to Hurtado. Much of this activity centers on AH Entertainment Company SAC, which allegedly facilitated the purchase of high-end assets, including a luxury Porsche vehicle acquired through cash payments during the investigation period.

## Digital Evidence of Money Movement

WhatsApp communications between Hurtado and his former driver, José Moro, provide evidence of coordinated financial movements. Between 2020 and 2023, the host allegedly issued direct instructions to deposit cash and transfer funds to his family. These digital records show the systematic nature of the operations and the involvement of subordinate staff members.

## Alleged Links to Criminal Organizations

The investigation highlights potential financial exchanges with Christian Olivos González, an individual linked to illicit drug trafficking networks. Prosecutors allege that Hurtado received large sums, sometimes reaching 50,000 dollars per transaction, through intermediaries. A cooperating witness confirmed that these funds were frequently collected or delivered at specific locations under Hurtado's direct orders.

## Broad Scope of Criminal Charges

The Public Ministry is investigating Hurtado as a co-author of money laundering involving funds derived from illegal mining, corruption of public officials, and drug trafficking. These charges form the basis of the current legal proceedings, which seek to uncover the true origin of the former presenter's wealth and his alleged criminal network.

## Judicial Status and Detention

Andrés Hurtado remains in preventive detention at Lurigancho prison. In late October, the Supreme Court rejected a defense motion to overturn his detention, confirming he will remain incarcerated until September 18, 2027. The court ruled that the legal mechanisms requested by his defense were not applicable to his current detention status.

## The Miu Lei Bribery Case

The investigation is tied to a broader case involving businessman Javier Miu Lei and former prosecutor Elizabeth Peralta. Hurtado is accused of facilitating a bribe to help recover gold bars seized from a company linked to Miu Lei. This specific incident remains a central pillar of the ongoing influence peddling and corruption probe.

## Future Legal Implications

As the prosecution continues to analyze the 407 suspicious transactions, authorities are considering an extension of the current precautionary measures. The complexity of the financial web, spanning multiple years and international borders, suggests that further legal actions against the involved parties are likely as the evidentiary phase of the trial progresses.

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.infobae.com/peru/2026/11/09/los-407-depositos-sospechosos-de-andres-hurtado-us12-millones-llegaron-a-cuentas-de-sus-hijas-y-su-exesposa/ — 

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