A Peruvian judge has rejected a request from businessman Óscar Acuña to be removed from the investigation into the ‘Frigoinca’ case. Judge Leky Chagua ruled that the Public Prosecutor’s Office presented sufficient evidence to support the accusation of influence peddling against Acuña, alleging harm to the state. Acuña had sought to be excluded from the probe, arguing the charges were unsubstantiated. The judge’s decision allows the investigation to continue, focusing on allegations that Acuña improperly used his position to benefit from the case. The ‘Frigoinca’ case involves accusations of irregularities related to a state contract. Further legal proceedings are expected as the investigation progresses. No details regarding potential penalties have been released at this time.