BOOM. The rise in international gold prices has fueled the expansion of illegal mining in Peru and the laundering of the profits generated by this activity.

The mechanism behind illegal gold laundering in Peru reaches more than 60 companies

The mechanism behind illegal gold laundering in Peru reaches more than 60 companies

The Corporate Networks Laundering Peru's Illegal Gold

BOOM. The rise in international gold prices has fueled the expansion of illegal mining in Peru and the laundering of the profits generated by this activity.

Ilustración: OjoPúblico / Jhafet Ruiz

Illegal mining is the criminal economy that generates the most money in Peru. An analysis by OjoPúblico, based on data from the 14 specialized anti-money laundering prosecutor's offices of the Public Prosecutor's Office, identifies 60 companies suspected of laundering illegal gold, exposes their structures — including former navy officers linked to drug trafficking — and documents how nationally-scoped investigations in this area doubled between 2024 and 2025.

Aaron Wörz
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21 Junio, 2026

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