'Zeus' is his nickname, but his real name is Fernando de Olazábal, who before discovering all his connections to drug trafficking, was a renowned Peruvian pilot who always participated in one of the most important car competitions in the world, we are talking about the Rally Dakar.
However, according to investigations carried out by the National Police of Peru, Olazábal only used the facade of being a pilot to cover up the well-known links he had with drug trafficking, having accumulated nearly 290 million soles from illicit actions.
Now that this information is known, we will provide you with everything you need to know about this Peruvian drug trafficker who made a fortune through illegal acts, but is currently a fugitive enjoying his freedom while the search continues.
Who was Fernando Olazábal?
As we have mentioned, Olazábal was interested in racing cars from a very young age, to the point that over the years he became a renowned pilot who participated in different competitions. In addition, Fernando was also an entrepreneur.
How was his connection with drug trafficking discovered?
The police began to have indications about the illegally acquired properties, so they started tracking him to the point where a phone interception by the Peruvian National Police involved Fernando in drug trafficking, which is why the investigation gained more relevance until they could prove the relationships he had.
What properties did Fernando Olazábal have?
Olazábal had more than 33 luxurious houses in his wife's name, where some of the properties were valued at S/. 2,160,000. He also had apartments worth more than S/. 3,500,000 in the district of Santiago de Surco, beach and countryside lands valued at 294,988,000 in Punta Hermosa, Lurín, Ica, and Chincha, luxury and competition vehicles that total more than S/. 1,500,000. This represents the immense economic power of the well-known figure and his criminal network.
Where is Fernando Olzábal currently located?
The latest information provided by the National Police of Peru indicates that Fernando is still a fugitive from justice and is currently being sought in the United States, where he was last seen enjoying his freedom.