Former La Bella Luz musical director César Sánchez Chavesta was jeered by angry bystanders outside a shopping center in San Juan de Lurigancho on August 14, 2026, after a nationwide drill forced him to evacuate a store.
Sánchez, who is under police investigation following a complaint of improper touching filed by former band vocalist Naldy Saldaña, was confronted by crowds and television reporters as he waited on the street for a taxi.
Sánchez had entered a store inside the Mall de San Juan de Lurigancho shortly after providing statements at a local police station. His visit was interrupted when safety teams initiated the National Multi-Hazard Drill, ordering all patrons and staff to evacuate the building.
Once outside on the avenue, camera crews from the television program Amor y Fuego spotted Sánchez. The media presence drew immediate attention from passersby, who recognized the former music director and gathered around him.
Crowd Reaction and Press Silence
As Sánchez stood waiting for a taxi without any personal security, members of the crowd began shouting hostile insults at him. Bystanders called him a pervert, a predator, dirty, and disgusting, while shouting demands for justice.
Reporters surrounded the former executive to ask for his position on the allegations made against him by Saldaña. Sánchez remained completely silent and refused to answer questions during the several minutes he spent surrounded by the public and press.
Early Morning Police Station Visit
Hours before his appearance at the shopping center, Sánchez had arrived at the Department of Criminal Investigation police station in San Juan de Lurigancho to continue legal proceedings regarding Saldaña's complaint.
Although his scheduled appointment was set for approximately 11:00 a.m., Sánchez arrived early at around 7:30 a.m. accompanied by his attorney. He reportedly traveled in a vehicle with tinted windows to avoid encountering journalists stationed outside the police building.
Background on the Case and Location
La Bella Luz is a popular Peruvian cumbia group. Sánchez, who is the uncle of band member Óscar Junior, served as the group's musical director before facing investigation over the allegations of improper touching brought by former singer Saldaña.
San Juan de Lurigancho is a populous district located in eastern Lima, Peru. The Depincri serves as the specialized criminal investigation branch of the National Police of Peru, while the National Multi-Hazard Drill is a nationwide emergency preparedness exercise conducted regularly across the country by civil defense authorities.
