The prosecutor’s office postponed the challenge to Congressman Freddie Diaz, accused of raping a member of parliament.

Second Supreme Criminal Prosecutor’s Office rescheduled Congressman Freddy Diaz Monago’s summons to testify in a preliminary investigation that was launched after a worker from parliament told him about the alleged rape.

The Supreme Prosecutor’s Office took this measure after the parliamentarian did not appear on the first agenda last Saturday, July 30, to defend the facts imputed to him in this case.

It is assumed that the second summons sent to Congressman Freddie Diaz was scheduled for the first week of August, and he should be accompanied by his defense counsel, who was already present at this preliminary investigation.

Second Supreme Criminal Prosecutor’s Office decided to conduct this preliminary investigation within 60 days, counting from July 28, when the testimony of the victim and witnesses in this case had already been received.

The other day, the highest fiscal authority requested Power of attorney to order the parliamentarian to prevent his leaving the country in order to guarantee his permanent presence on the national territory while his legal position is determined as a result of this case.

Complaint and application

The complaint against Congressman Freddie Diaz became known last Wednesday, July 27. According to the newspaper Tradethe alleged victim indicated that she was drinking alcohol with a deputy in his office in Girona Azangaro in central Lima when he took advantage of her unconsciousness and raped her.

Concerning Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Groups (Mimp) indicated that he would provide legal support to the applicant and asked the Ministry of Public Administration to act quickly in this case. The case was accepted The prosecutor’s office specializes in violence against womenwhich led him to 2nd Supreme Criminal Prosecutor’s Officebecause he is a congressman.

Freddie Diaz Monago, who remains missing, only spoke about the complaint against him the day before and assured that he would submit to “relevant investigations.” In a statement, the legislator expressed his “respect for the physical and psychological integrity of people” and said that he was the first interested in investigating and clarifying the fact, although he does not deny what happened.

“I am the first person interested in investigating and clarifying this complaint. Therefore, in accordance with applicable law, I will send the appropriate requests to clarify this situation with due process,” he said.