“His lawyers probably advised him not to talk any more. He decided not to take the call and missed the meeting we had today. It’s a shame because perhaps he could have clarified all the material we presented,” Ortiz said.
Following Andrés Hurtado’s statements, Panamericana issued a statement on its website and social networks, confirming that the suspension of the driver of ‘Saturday with Andrés ‘ was imposed and not voluntary. The network took this decision in response to ongoing investigations into the presenter’s alleged involvement in acts of corruption.
“Andrés Hurtado has been temporarily suspended from his duties at Panamericana Televisión. His program ‘Sábado con Andrés’ will not be broadcast during its usual time slot while the suspension lasts,” the official statement said.
Panamericana Television reported that it has suspended Andrés Hurtado.
Hurtado is under investigation for his alleged involvement in a case of influence peddling, accused of having received a bribe of 1 million dollars in exchange for intervening in the return of 100 kilos of gold seized by Peruvian customs. Although the presenter strongly denied the accusations, the investigations continue, which led Panamericana to take this drastic measure.
Andrés Hurtado, accused of influence peddling
Popular presenter Andrés Hurtado faces accusations of influence peddling. According to the program ‘Beto a Saber’, Hurtado allegedly acted as an intermediary between the brothers Siucho Neira and Elizabeth Peralta Santur, a senior prosecutor specializing in money laundering crimes. The accusations are based on evidence presented during the program, which points to a direct connection between Hurtado and those involved.
Andrés Hurtado could go to prison
The BMW that Roberto Siucho gave to Andrés Hurtado
Beto Ortiz asked ‘Chibolin’ if the car he received was a thank you for having intervened with a prosecutor in favor of Iván Siucho. The presenter denied the accusations, assuring that the vehicle was a gift from Roberto Siucho a footballer, trying to disassociate himself from any relationship with people under investigation.
Nevertheless, Ana Siucho He claimed that his brother handed over the car as payment, since Hurtado had helped him with the paperwork for his change of nationality. Although Hurtado initially told him that he would not charge, he later demanded a considerable sum of money from the footballer.
“The car was never a gift. Roberto gave him the car because he had no more money to give him. It was valued at 33 thousand dollars, and he told him to sell it to get the money he was asking for,” Ana explained in the interview. She also clarified that her brother did not have sufficient resources to meet Hurtado’s demands, who insisted that the money was for “social aid.”
Summary: Andrés Hurtado disables his comments option on Instagram
Serious accusations : Hurtado faces charges of alleged influence peddling and corruption, involving a million-dollar bribe.Suspension on TV : Panamericana Televisión suspended its program “Saturday with Andrés” due to these investigations.
Closing comments : Hurtado disabled comments on his social networks after receiving strong criticism.Possible leak : Beto Ortiz hinted that Hurtado could be planning to leave the country.Denials Hurtado has strongly denied all accusations against him.
