Santiago universities suspend classes following mass massacre threats

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The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) arrested a man in the southern sector of the Metropolitan Region following a series of mass massacre threats sent to several universities. The suspect, who used the email address 'Amermelao' and identified himself as a 'Satanic Terrorist,' sent messages that included references to a 'Satanic terrorist neo-Nazi organization.'

The threats prompted several major institutions to suspend in-person activities and transition to remote learning for safety. The Universidad de Santiago de Chile (Usach), Universidad Diego Portales (UDP), Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH), and Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano (UAHC) all implemented security protocols or suspended campus activities. Specifically, UDP moved classes to platforms such as Zoom and Canvas, while UAH transitioned undergraduate classes to Microsoft Teams.

Authorities continue to investigate the origin of the messages and the full extent of the suspect's communications.

Entities

Carabineros de Chile · Defensoría de la Niñez · Liceo Rayen Mapu · Policía de Investigaciones de Chile · Quellón · SLEP-Chiloé · Santiago · Universidad Alberto Hurtado · Universidad Diego Portales · Universidad de Santiago de Chile

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The local education service has ordered an administrative summary to determine responsibilities. elinsular.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The head of the Sixth Carabineros Station confirmed an administrative investigation has been ordered. elinsular.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The institution filed a complaint with the Los Lagos Regional Prosecutor's Office. www.mediabanco.com · elinsular.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The complaint seeks investigation into potential crimes of illegitimate coercion and cruel or degrading treatment. www.mediabanco.com · elinsular.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The police procedure was triggered by the reported theft of a mobile phone from a classroom. elinsular.cl · www.radioestrelladelmar.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The school administration rejected the police actions as being outside the legal framework for minor protection. www.radioestrelladelmar.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The school filed a complaint with the Local Prosecutor's Office regarding police conduct. elinsular.cl · www.radioestrelladelmar.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] A student was allegedly subjected to a search that involved removing clothing and lowering pants. elinsular.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The threats included mentions of a 'Satanic terrorist neo-Nazi organization'. www.latercera.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspect used the email address 'Amermelao'. www.elinformadorchile.cl · internet21.cl · www.latercera.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano (UAHC) suspended in-person activities. www.elinformadorchile.cl · internet21.cl · www.latercera.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH) moved undergraduate classes to Teams. www.elinformadorchile.cl · lahora.cl