Alejandro Toledo: timeline of the ex-president’s extradition process

He US Department of State The extradition of former President Alejandro Toledo (2001-2006), requested by the Peruvian judiciary for corruption offenses, has been granted, the state ministry said.

Toledo prosecuted for crimes laundering of money, collusion And trade in influence for allegedly receiving a nearly $32 million bribe from Odebrecht to help it bid on an interocean highway.

Here are the most important milestones in the extradition process followed in the United States:

December 28, 2017

Prosecutor seeks extradition Toledo

The prosecution submitted to Judge Richard Concepción Caruancho a request for the extradition of Alejandro Toledo. On February 19, 2018, the judge accepted the motion and sent extradition to the Supreme Court.

On March 13, 2018, the Supreme Court approved the extradition The Permanent Court of the Supreme Court approved the extradition of Alejandro Toledo. He is credited with demanding a bribe from Odebrecht for the supply of a tender for the Inter-Ocean Railway, sections 2 and 3.

March 21, 2018

The Council of Ministers approved the extradition The Council of Ministers unanimously approved the extradition of the ex-president Alexander Toledoa fugitive in the United States on suspicion of money laundering, conspiracy and influence peddling.

May 25, 2018

Peruvian Foreign Ministry sent an extradition request to the United States The Peruvian Foreign Ministry sent an extradition request to the United States for former President Alejandro Toledo, translated into English. The extradition case must be reviewed by the Justice Department and the State Department before it goes to a judge.

February 3, 2019

Peru hires law firm The Peruvian government has authorized the hiring of US-based law firm Foley Hoag LLP to advise authorities in the extradition process of former Toledo president.

July 16, 2019

Arrested in the USA Alexander Toledo He was arrested in the United States on an extradition order against him. For the first time, the ex-president will appear before the US judiciary as part of the process aimed at his return to the country.

July 19, 2019

They waive bail The former president attended his first hearing in California Federal Court. Judge Thomas S. Hickson denied him bail and ordered him to face the detainee’s extradition process. His defender argued that there were no conditions in Peru to achieve justice.

August 17, 2019

Toledo aims to prove its roots Alexander Toledo In a letter sent to Judge Hickson, he assured that he did not intend to live outside of California, USA. Thus, he sought to prove his roots in order to be able to renew his freedom on bail.

September 12, 2019

They deny bail for the second time After two delays, Judge Thomas S. Hickson finally decided to once again deny Alejandro Toledo’s bail request. The defense raised bail in the amount of one million dollars.

September 14, 2019

mental health disorder Alexander Toledo He requested to be admitted to a hospital after he made public a medical report provided by the staff of Santa Rita Prison, where he was held under high security conditions, which indicated that his mental health was deteriorating.

September 27, 2019

They are asking for better prison conditions Protection of the ex-head of state has submitted a new petition to cancel the warrant for his arrest, subject to appropriate conditions.

October 10, 2019

Judge Orders Improving Prison Conditions Judge Vince Chhabria, after reviewing Judge Hickson’s decision, ruled that Toledo should be released on bail on October 22 if his prison regime is not improved. The judge said he would assess whether the new conditions were appropriate before October 29.

October 11, 2019

Transfer to a better facility The former president was transferred from the Santa Rita Penitentiary to the Maguire Correctional Facility in San Mateo County, where he receives better facilities, such as twice-weekly visits.

November 18, 2019

Toledo remains in prison. U.S. Federal Court Judge Vince Chhabria ordered the former president to continue the process extradition in prison. In addition, he must submit, within 14 days, his banking transactions between 2018 and 2019, as well as those of his wife Elian Karp.

December 20, 2019

The defense demands a copy of the testimony The defense of the ex-president in USA asked Judge Thomas S. Hickson to require the prosecution to produce 16 documents containing important information about the case, including the interrogations of Jorge Barata and Josef Maiman. They seek to find evidence “related to the coercion of two key witnesses.”

February 1, 2020

Maintaining a Public Defender Judge Thomas Hickson of the Northern District of California has ordered that a public defender defending the ex-president be retained because his wife Eliana Karp’s money is irrelevant because it is not available to Toledo.

February 5, 2020

Mental health evidence hearing Toledo appeared before Judge Vince Chabria for a mental health evidence hearing to determine whether he would be released on bail or remain in prison.

March 18, 2020

He asks for release due to covid-19 Alejandro Toledo has asked Judge Thomas Hickson to release him on bail, claiming he belongs to a population at risk of the coronavirus pandemic. His defense says he is 74 years old and suffers from hypertension.

March 19, 2020

They order release and bail of one million dollars. Judge Hickson orders the release of former President Alejandro Toledo on bail and orders him to be imprisoned in his home. He believes Toledo is at risk due to Covid-19. Bail posted in the amount of one million dollars; $500,000 in cash and the difference in his friends’ real estate.

March 20, 2020

Release of Toledo Alejandro Toledo is released from the Maguire Correctional Facility in San Mateo County, California after his family and friends posted $500,000 cash bail and handed over all of their passports. A GPS tracking device has been installed.

June 1, 2020

He objects to his extradition Alejandro Toledo’s defense has formalized its objection to the Peruvian government’s extradition request before the judge and is asking the Northern District of California Federal Court for more time to gather documentation in support of his defence.

June 28, 2020

Change of Address Judge Hickson authorized Toledo to change its address between June 27 and 28 to comply with house arrest. She moved from her home at 1370 Trinity Dr in Menlo Park to the Country Sharon condominium at 2225 Sharon Road in Menlo Park.

October 9, 2020

They blame Toledo At the virtual hearing, Hickson chided Toledo for failing to comply with the conditions of his house arrest in the US for the third time and once again lying to the authorities responsible for his surveillance.

February 23, 2021

Extradition Hearing Date Changed A U.S. Judge granted Alejandro Toledo’s request to move the date of the extradition hearing to September 23, 2021. The initial date was set for June 17, at the suggestion of the prosecutor.

April 15, 2021

He threatens to reschedule the hearing. Judge Hickson warned Alejandro Toledo that he would lift house arrest if he continued to break the rules of conduct and leave the house at odd hours. At a telephone hearing, he called him out for leaving the house up to five times and threatened to reschedule his extradition hearing. Toledo apologized.

August 10, 2021

Defense asks for refusal of extradition The defense of former President Alejandro Toledo has submitted a request to the US court to refuse his extradition. They claim that this has nothing to do with the money delivered by the Odebrecht company. He says that this money went to the accounts of Josef Maiman and was used by him.

23 September

Extradition Hearing A judge of the California Northern District Court held a good cause hearing to consider the extradition request for former President Alejandro Toledo Manrique in the Odebrecht case. Former Peruvian President Rebeca Hatziska and Toledo lawyer Graham Archer participated.

September 28

Toledo may be extradited US Justice has decided that Alejandro Toledo may be extradited. It considers that there is evidence of the existence of a criminal act and considers it sufficient to substantiate allegations of conspiracy and money laundering. The final decision will be made by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.

February 21, 2023

US Allows Extradition of ToledoThe National Attorney’s Office confirms that the US State Department has authorized the extradition of Alejandro Toledo for crimes of conspiracy and money laundering. In addition, the prosecutor’s office reports that it is coordinating with national and foreign authorities to extradite the ex-president.

(According to Andina)