Former judge Gustavo Malo, convicted in the high-profile “judicial mafia” (cartel de la toga) case, has been granted conditional release. The First Instance Special Chamber made the decision after determining Malo met the legal requirements for parole. The case involved a network accused of influence peddling and corruption within the judiciary. Details regarding the specific conditions of his release have not yet been disclosed. Malo was previously sentenced for his involvement in the scheme, which shook Peru’s legal system. This ruling marks a significant development in the long-running investigation and prosecution of those implicated in the scandal. The decision is likely to spark further debate about judicial accountability in Peru.