Arrest in Inírida for extortion following citizen report
The SIJIN arrested a person in Inírida, Guainía, accused of demanding money in exchange for returning a lost mobile phone. The arrested individual was placed at the disposal of the judicial authorities.
Arrest in Inírida for extortion using lost mobile phone as pretext
The Criminal Investigation Section (SIJIN) of the National Police arrested a person in flagrante delicto in the municipality of Inírida, Guainía, for alleged involvement in the crime of extortion, according to policia.gov.co.
The case originated when a citizen reported receiving financial demands from individuals claiming to have possession of a mobile telephone she had lost. Those involved were requesting a sum of money from her in exchange for returning the device.
After receiving the report, SIJIN officials initiated verification, information gathering and investigation work in order to establish the circumstances of the demands and to identify the alleged perpetrators.
These proceedings enabled the police procedure that resulted in the arrest in flagrante delicto of the suspect. The person was placed at the disposal of the competent judicial authorities, responsible for determining their legal status.
The National Police issued a call to citizens to report any extortion incidents promptly and to avoid making payments or financial agreements with those who use threats or intimidation to obtain illicit benefits.
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