The police and prosecutors in Peru carried out a surprise raid at the home of President Dina Boluarte and the presidential palace early Saturday as part of an “unlawful enrichment” investigation into news reports that she had been seen wearing Rolex watches since taking office.
The raid, which came as Peruvians were celebrating the Holy Week holiday, shocked many people, even in a country that has grown accustomed over the past two decades to politicians investigated for alleged corruption.
Before midnight on Good Friday, the police used a battering ram to force their way into Ms. Boluarte’s home in Lima, according to live coverage on Latina Noticias.
Prosecutors and the police then searched Ms. Boluarte’s office and residence in the presidential palace.
Persons:
Dina Boluarte, Boluarte’s
Organizations:
Latina Noticias, Prosecutors
Locations:
Peru, Lima