Israel Castillo, the lawyer representing singer Naldy Saldaña, said orchestra La Bella Luz could be fined up to 50 UIT, about 275,000 soles, if investigators confirm the group covered up misconduct involving former musical director César Sánchez Chavesta.
Sánchez Chavesta was reported by Saldaña for alleged improper touching. Castillo said the investigation could also reach the orchestra and its founder, Óscar Custodio, over possible concealment, since Sánchez Chavesta reportedly remained in the group even though the owner had allegedly known what happened.
Possible Sunafil sanction
Speaking on the program 'Día D' with host Pamela Vértiz, Castillo said any liability found against La Bella Luz could lead to a financial penalty from Sunafil, Peru's labor inspection agency. He said the fine amount would depend on the severity of the violation and the number of workers affected by the alleged irregularity.
Castillo said the company would have to answer for possible irregularities involving the 26-year-old singer and other former members of the orchestra. He estimated the sanction could reach 50 UIT if concealment is confirmed, a figure he said represents roughly 275,000 soles.
Current members called as witnesses
Castillo said Saldaña was not seeking revenge against the orchestra's current members. He clarified that some could nonetheless be called to testify as witnesses, saying he wanted to make clear that, despite what has been circulating on social media, the goal was not to go after people who might have nothing to do with the case, but that the young women involved are witnesses and will unfortunately have to testify.
Castillo also questioned a press conference held by Óscar Custodio alongside his family and the orchestra's current members. He said Custodio appeared to be distancing himself from responsibility by putting his son forward, believing the matter would then blow over.
