Police arrest two men for electronic fraud in Santiago

Cyber Police in Santiago de los Caballeros have arrested two men, Jhonn Elizon Bisonó Ramírez, 33, and Yan Carlos Rodríguez Peña, 19, for their alleged involvement in electronic fraud cases.

Bisonó Ramírez was apprehended following a complaint regarding a Facebook scam. In this instance, an individual allegedly impersonated a relative to request money for the delivery of tanks from abroad, resulting in deposits totaling RD$33,600.00 to various bank and service accounts.

Rodríguez Peña was arrested in connection with a villa rental scam in Río San Juan. He allegedly received a deposit of RD$21,000.00 but subsequently refused to provide the property location and blocked all communication with the victims.