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Cerimedo accomplice remains silent; attempted to set up office in La Paz
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Cerimedo accomplice remains silent; attempted to set up office in La Paz

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bolivian authorities are investigating a presidential advisor, Fernando Cerimedo, for illicit enrichment and have discovered multiple properties used as offices.
  • One of Cerimedo's alleged accomplices, Fritz Junior Gironda Aquize, a military officer, was apprehended after reportedly fleeing with a large sum of money and gold.
  • Gironda Aquize has invoked his right to remain silent, while investigators continue to gather evidence, including electronic devices, from the seized properties.

Bolivian investigators have uncovered new details in the case against presidential advisor Fernando Cerimedo, focusing on allegations of illicit enrichment. A newly discovered rental property in the upscale Zona Sur of La Paz is believed to have been used as an office for Cerimedo's operations. This marks the fifth property linked to the advisor that authorities have searched.

The lawyer for the Peruvian said his client surrendered voluntarily.

— Article TextThe article describes the apprehension of Fritz Gironda Aquize.

During the searches, investigators found significant evidence, including cash, satellite phones, and a bot farm, according to La Paz departmental prosecutor Luis Carlos Torres. While the latest property yielded only furniture, it is thought to have been in the process of being set up as an office. The collected electronic equipment is undergoing analysis.

Adding a new dimension to the investigation, Fritz Junior Gironda Aquize, identified as a military officer and an accomplice of Cerimedo, was apprehended. Reports indicate Gironda Aquize attempted to flee with a substantial amount of cash, estimated at $700,000, and physical gold. His lawyer stated that Gironda Aquize exercised his right to remain silent, citing a lack of knowledge about the specific charges against him.

The presidential advisor was setting up an office in the South Zone of La Paz.

— Article TextThe article details the discovery of a new property linked to Cerimedo.

Investigators are considering transferring Cerimedo to La Paz to provide testimony regarding the illicit enrichment charges. The case continues to unfold, with authorities committed to pursuing all leads and evidence related to Cerimedo's alleged financial misconduct and operational network.

We have not received any notification of charges to date, we don't know if they will charge us or dismiss the case, because for legal impartiality, the public ministry should reject this matter specifically for my client because there is no criminal offense.

— Héctor Tapia, Fritz Gironda Aquize's lawyerTapia explains his client's decision to remain silent and his legal stance.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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