Former San Borja officials sentenced for rigging public tender

A Lima court has handed down a suspended prison sentence of four years and eight months to three former officials from the San Borja Municipality. Angélica Lino, Emilio Luzquiños, and Carlos Mourao, who served on the selection committee, were convicted of incompatible negotiation for improperly favoring a private company in a public tender.

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The Second Provincial Corporate Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Crimes of Public Corruption of Officials of Lima Centro obtained a conviction against three former officials of the District Municipality of San Borja for improperly favoring a private company during a public contracting process for the service of weed collection.

The prosecution successfully demonstrated that the officials altered the established qualification criteria for a simplified bidding process. Their actions were specifically aimed at benefiting Patresol S. A., ensuring the company secured a contract for the service of weed collection within the San Borja district. This manipulation resulted in a significant economic loss of S/120,000 to the Peruvian state.

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The Judicial Power imposed four years and eight months of suspended prison sentences on Angélica Lino, Emilio Luzquiños, and Carlos Mourao, who were part of the commune's selection committee.

During the oral trial, prosecutors presented substantial documentation and relied on the testimony of five specialized experts. Their findings corroborated the evidence, confirming the defendants' responsibility for corrupting the public procurement process. The Ministry of Public Prosecution highlighted the verdict as a crucial step in penalizing irregularities and reinforcing its commitment to combating corruption and safeguarding state resources.

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The Prosecutor's Office held the accused responsible for the crime of incompatible negotiation.

In addition to the suspended prison term, the ruling prohibits the three former officials from holding public office for three years and eight months. They have also been ordered to pay S/120,000 in civil reparations to the Peruvian state, underscoring the financial consequences of their illicit actions.

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As a result of these actions, the State suffered an economic prejudice of S/120,000.