The indictment alleges inconsistencies in his political party’s financial reports from 2018 to 2020.
“Roberto Sanchez is alleged to be responsible for the crimes of making false statements in an administrative proceeding and falsifying information on contributions,” the document read.
Sanchez allegedly received more than $57,000 in unreported contributions.
“There was never any fraud or misappropriation,” Sanchez said in a social media post, claiming the accusations are an attempt to discredit him politically.
A hearing scheduled for May 27 will determine whether the case goes to trial.
While Lopez Aliaga has claimed the election was fraudulent, the European Union’s observer mission has given the vote a clean bill of health.
