On Thursday, September 19, former television host Andrés Hurtado was preliminarily arrested in a clinic in San Borja, Lima, as part of an investigation into influence peddling, bribery and money laundering. The arrest warrant was issued by the Judiciary, at the request of prosecutor Alcides Chinchay, and executed by the Division of Investigation of Highly Complex Crimes (Diviac) and the Anti-Drug Directorate (Dirandro). This arrest has caused a stir in the media, since Hurtado, known as Chibolin had never been directly linked to illegal activities of such magnitude.
Just last year, in January 2023, Hurtado was the subject of an interview with the mayor of Lima, Rafael López Aliaga. During this conversation, the television presenter publicly defended the legality of his income, assuring that everything he earned came from his work on the program he hosts. At that time, his attitude was defiant in the face of any suspicion about the origin of his assets.
However, in the recent court hearing, his stance changed drastically, raising doubts about his previous statements. The public defense of Andrés Hurtado In the aforementioned interview from January last year, Chibolin He maintained a defiant stance when questioned about his income. “God knows that I have not received a single penny, not a penny.
My boss at the channel and everyone, thank God, know that. Whether they like it or not, they can look under the table and that never happened. I live off my show,” he firmly stated to Rafael López Aliaga.
With these statements, the host tried to dispel any doubts regarding the origin of his money, assuring that it was all the product of his work on television. However, during the identity control hearing held after his arrest, when the judge asked about his monthly income, Hurtado answered uncertainly: “I don’t know, Mr. Judge, because I have been working on the program for 10 years and I have 17 sponsors (.
..) Believe me, I couldn’t calculate, I’m too disorganized when it comes to that (.
..) Sometimes it reaches 100 thousand, 200 thousand or 300 thousand, sometimes just 10 thousand.
” This statement surprised not only the judge, but also his lawyer, who did not expect such a vague answer about his income. Andrés Hurtado rambles on about his monthly income. Photo: Capture TV Peru The reaction of his daughters Josetty and Génnesis Hurtado Following the arrest of their father, Josetty Hurtado and Génnesis Hurtado, creators of content on social networks, spoke out from the United States.
Both sisters, who often share videos related to fashion and beauty, issued a statement in which they expressed their position on the legal situation their father is going through. “We want to inform you that we are aware of the situation, but we must continue with our activities and commitments. We sincerely appreciate all the support and affection of our followers,” they posted on their Instagram stories.
Message from Andrés Hurtado’s daughters. Photo: Instagram This message sought to calm the criticism received for the apparent silence they had maintained. However, some of their followers continue to wait for a clearer and firmer position regarding the serious accusations that Andrés Hurtado faces.
Although the sisters have tried to maintain their professional activities, their relationship with their father’s situation continues to be a topic of discussion among their followers and in the media. Summary: This is how Andrés Hurtado defended his huge income in 2023 Andrés Hurtado was arrested on September 19 at a clinic in San Borja, Lima, under investigation for influence peddling, bribery and money laundering, which caused a stir in the media. In January 2023, during an interview with Rafael López Aliaga, Hurtado publicly defended the legality of his income, claiming that it came from his work on television.
During his court hearing, his answer about his income was uncertain, stating that he could not calculate how much he earned monthly, which surprised his own lawyer. Following the arrest of their father, his daughters, Josetty and Génnesis Hurtado, influencers based in the United States, issued a statement expressing their position on the legal situation. Despite trying to calm the criticism, many fans still hope that the sisters will take a clearer stance on the serious accusations their father faces.
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