Arrest of Alexander "Mimou" Vargas in Caracas without official charges
Former Deputy Minister of Sport Alexander "Mimou" Vargas was detained on Saturday in Quinta Crespo, Caracas. The authorities have not issued any official statement or formal charges.
Former Deputy Minister of Sport detained in Quinta Crespo without official explanation
According to contrapunto.com, state security officials detained former Deputy Minister of Sport Alexander "Mimou" Vargas on Saturday 28 February at the vertical gymnasium in Quinta Crespo, Caracas. A photograph circulated on social media shows Vargas walking with his hands handcuffed.
The information circulates exclusively through unofficial media and images shared on social media. As of the time of writing, Venezuelan authorities had not issued any statement about the circumstances or reasons for the detention, nor had any formal charges against Vargas been announced.
The former official is known for having served as Deputy Minister of Sport and for his work with the Movement for Peace and Life Foundation. President Nicolás Maduro designated him at the time as Presidential High Commissioner for Peace and Life. Vargas also served as an executive for teams and organisations linked to Venezuelan national basketball.
Source: Google News VE — Crime