Two PNP non-commissioned officers have been accused of soliciting bribes to offend drivers by paying them in Yape.

The Directorate of Anti-Corruption (Dircocor) of the National Police of Peru (PNP) and the The Prosecutor’s Office specializes in official corruption offences They coordinated a joint operation in the region at the Huanchaco District Police Station, Trujillo province Independence. Objective: Arrest two non-commissioned officers accused of soliciting bribes from errant drivers through the app Yes.

The first person concerned is a third class non-commissioned officer, Diego Jesus Sandistepan VeraThe 24-year-old was arrested while sleeping at the same police station shortly after 12:35 p.m. Meanwhile, a second non-commissioned officer, Jonathan David Rios MarinThe 34-year-old, who was facing an Eighth Production Trial Court arrest warrant for his own passive bribery, managed to escape.

The sequence of events was triggered by a complaint filed by Jean Orlando Valencia Valderrama. According to his testimony, that night May 9, 2024, was intercepted by a police patrol near Sinai School after he left a meeting with friends who had been drinking. Two officers on an official motorcycle demanded the citizen’s documents.

Upon detecting the odor of alcohol, the agents intervened and signaled the need to stop his vehicle. However, a police official suggested the possibility of rectifying the situation. informal way. Although man initially provided 50 solesThe agents considered the amount insufficient and pressed for a larger amount.

Even if the offending driver provides 100 soles, The agents decided to inquire about Yap’s availability. When the citizen refused, his phone was confiscated. After verifying the presence of the app on the device, they forced Valencia Valderrama to replace it. 120 soles to name Renzo Steven Flores Abad. After the transaction was completed, the agents returned the documents to the criminal and allowed him to continue.

The investigation revealed that Renzo Steven Flores Abad maintained a friendship with Non-Commissioned Officer Diego Jesus Sandistefán Vera. According to Yap’s owner’s story, the non-commissioned officer had asked him to get it about a month and a half ago. Money transfers to your bank account and your Yape application from unknown sources. These transfers vary between 118 and 510 solesto be sent later to the Yape account or number of a person identified as Jonathan David Rios Marin. Flores could keep the difference as compensation for the alleged debt.

Armed with this information, they demanded control measures against them Two non-commissioned officers were involved. It is significant Sandy Stephen Vera He was not assigned to the Motorized Patrol Service and allegedly provided the numbers required to carry out these illegal transactions through a digital application.

Both the police and the prosecutor’s office hope that the arrest of Diego Sandistepan Vera will provide more information about possible involvement in similar crimes. Huanchaco Police StationAlso make it clear that superiors are aware of these activities.

1,500 agents of the National Police (PNP) could retire in 2024 alone, a record number if one considers that this situation occurred in smaller numbers in previous years: 1,030 in 2023 and 990 in 2022.

What could cause concern not only within the company but also among citizens are the general’s own assessments PNP Victor Zanabria It refers only to transfers of retirement for disciplinary reasons, i.e. for committing a serious offense with maximum administrative punishment.

Among the crimes considered “very serious” within the National Police, according to its terms:

• Violation of the use of leave for more than 5 calendar days.
• Engaging in, directing, encouraging, participating in or inciting a strike, stoppage, march or other protest action related to the police or directly interfering in political or trade union activities.
• Causing or facilitating the entry of prohibited articles into a prison.
• Practice acts of torture on those in their custody.
• Having sex while on duty or in police facilities or vehicles.
• A member of a political party, group or movement that engages in political activities.