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(LIP-jl) -- During an interview with a Peruvian news program this past weekend, former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori stated he will accept Chile's decision regrading his extradition case, even if the ruling is against him.

Fujimori, who has been in Chile for over a year after a surprise visit from Japan - where he had been evading Peruvian authorities after he resigned amid a profound corruption scandal, was interviewed by Peruvian news program Reporte Semanal at a Peruvian restaurant located in the northwest sector of Santiago, Chile.

The former president was asked about rumors that have been swirling in the media that allege he will seek political asylum at the Japanese Embassy in Santiago if Chilean officials rule in the favor of Peru's government.

"This is purely speculation on the part of the media and the Peruvian government. I am completely at ease," said Fujimori.

Additionally, Fujimori claimed he was up to date on Peru's political scene, carefully following everything that occurs in the Andean republic.

The interview was going along rather smoothly until Reporte Semanal reporter Rosa Vallejos questioned Fujimori about corruption and human rights violation charges filed against him.

He continuously refrained from commenting and, as the questions persisted, the former president got up and left the table in the middle of the interview.

Kenji Fujimori, the former president's youngest son, was in Chile to celebrate his birthday alongside his father. According to the report, father and son spent the weekend fishing outside of the Chilean capital.

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