Peru president’s brother arrested in graft probe as Rolex scandal spreads

Peruvian police detained President Dina Boluarte’s brother and lawyer on Friday amid a probe into alleged influence peddling, ramping up pressure on the Andean country’s leader already being investigated over how she got pricey Rolex watches and jewelry.
Authorities searched over 20 properties, including the Lima home of Boluarte’s brother Nicanor Boluarte, who is accused of leading a criminal organization that influences the appointment of people in high positions on power.
Across town, the team of prosecutors and police raided the home of Boluarte’s lawyer Mateo Castaneda, who is advising her in the case of alleged illicit enrichment involving Rolex watches and jewelry. Boluarte has denied the accusations.
Peru’s Justice department said it had ordered the “preliminary detention of Nicanor Boluarte Zegarra and others for the term of ten days, part of an investigation for criminal organization and influence peddling.”