Peru court overturns ex-president Humala's 15-year corruption sentence

Former Peruvian president Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nora, were found guilty of money‑laundering offenses in a court ruling issued in 2025. The conviction stems from a multi‑year investigation that traced illicit financial flows linked to contracts awarded during Humala’s 2011‑2016 administration. Prosecutors presented evidence that the couple had used a network of offshore accounts to conceal proceeds derived from public‑sector projects, violating both Peruvian anti‑money‑laundering statutes and international financial regulations.

The court sentenced Humala to a term of imprisonment and imposed a substantial monetary fine, while Nora received a comparable custodial sentence and financial penalty. Both were also barred from holding public office for a designated period. Legal analysts note that the verdict marks a significant development in Peru’s ongoing effort to combat corruption among high‑level officials, and the case is expected to influence future judicial scrutiny of former government leaders.