Andrés Hurtado, known as ‘Chibolín’, faces serious accusations after the complaint of Ana Siucho who claimed that the presenter had asked for a million dollars to facilitate the return of 100 kilos of gold seized from Javier Miu Lei cousin of the brothers Siucho Neira If the charges are confirmed, Hurtado could face up to 29 years in prison, according to attorney Andy Carrión.
Following these allegations, the host has decided to temporarily step away from his program on Panamericana Televisión, where he was the presenter for more than 10 years.
Andrés Hurtado could be sentenced to 29 years in prison
Andrés Hurtado faces serious accusations that could cost him up to 29 years in prison . According to lawyer Andy Carrión, if it is proven that ‘Chibolín’ was involved in influence peddling and bribery, he could receive a sentence of 14 years, but if the crime of money laundering is added, the sentence could increase to 29 years. The accusations arose after the complaint of Ana Siucho, who stated that Hurtado received a million-dollar bribe to manage the return of 100 kilos of gold seized from Javier Miu Lei, cousin of the Siucho brothers.
“If the accusations are confirmed, Hurtado would have committed two main crimes: influence peddling and bribery. The first punishes those who use their power, real or simulated, to obtain personal benefits or for third parties. Bribery, or kickback, would involve giving money to public officials for favors,” the lawyer stated.
Carrión explained that these crimes are classified with severe penalties in the Peruvian Penal Code, especially money laundering, which carries a sentence of up to 15 years. This case has caused great commotion in public opinion and has called into question the career of the well-known television presenter.
The relationship between Andrés Hurtado and the Siucho brothers
Ana Siucho’s accusations have brought to light the relationship that Andrés Hurtado had with his brothers. According to Edison Flores’ wife, her cousin Javier Miu Lei turned to Hurtado because of his alleged contacts with high-ranking officials, such as prosecutor Elizabet Peralta, to obtain the return of seized gold. Hurtado allegedly promised to use his influence in exchange for 1 million dollars.
Siucho also revealed that the presenter helped his brother Roberto Siucho to speed up the process of denationalization, necessary to be able to play football in China, managing the process through contacts in Immigration.
Is Andrés Hurtado leaving television?
Amid the scandal, Andres Hurtado surprised his followers by announcing that he will temporarily step away from television. During the program ‘Porque hoy es sábado con Andrés’, broadcast on September 7, the presenter addressed his audience to announce that he will be absent for two or three weeks in order to address the complaints against him.
“I will take some time to focus on the issues at hand,” Hurtado explained, making it clear that his departure is temporary.
The host also took the opportunity to thank Panamericana Televisión for allowing him to take this time without affecting his television space. Hurtado emphasized that he will not use his program to talk about the accusations, as he wants to keep his show focused on its usual content and avoid mixing his personal affairs with his work on television.
Will Andrés Hurtado flee the country?
Renowned journalist Beto Ortiz suggested the possibility that Andrés Hurtado could try to escape the country to evade justice. Through a comment on the platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), Ortiz hinted that the presenter could be planning to leave Peru amid the serious accusations against him. “What country will you be flying to tonight, Andrés?” the journalist wrote ironically, generating controversy on social media.
Ortiz also criticised the lack of action by Peruvian authorities in the face of this scandal, which has raised even more suspicions about Hurtado’s future. At the moment there is no confirmation of any escape attempt.
