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Dominican Republic prosecutors advance homicide and Senasa fraud cases
In the Dominican Republic, the Public Ministry is pursuing two major legal cases.
In the case involving the death of Zeneida Socorro Castillo and the attack on musician Gilberto Julián Sarante, known as Julián Oro Duro, prosecutors have charged four men with aggravated homicide, attempted murder, robbery, and torture. The investigation suggests the crime was planned a month in advance. The suspects, including Phillips Michael Tejeda Vásquez, Juan Carlos Hernández García, Kevin Dariel Germán Troncoso, and Lawrence Mark Liranzo Marcos, face potential prison sentences totaling up to 60 years. A hearing to determine coercion measures was postponed to September 30.
Simultaneously, the Senasa 2.0 case involves a massive corruption investigation into the National Health Insurance (Senasa). Thirteen defendants have admitted to the alleged fraudulent activities, prompting the Public Ministry to request house arrest for nine of them in exchange for their cooperation. The case, which involves the diversion of public funds through fictitious services, is supported by over 700 pieces of evidence. Judge Rigoberto Sena has reserved a decision on the coercion measures for the upcoming Sunday.
Entities
Gilberto Julián Sarante Perdomo · Juan Carlos Hernández García · Julián Oro Duro · Kevin Dariel Guzmán Troncoso · Lawrence Mark Liranzo Marcos · Luis Abinader · Ministry of Public Prosecution · Ministério Público · Mirna Ortiz · National Police · National Police of the Dominican Republic · Phillips Michael Tejeda Vásquez
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Attorney Reynaldo Méndez stated that his client, Juan Carlos Hernández García, claims he only provided a motorcycle and does not know the specific charges. bellerdigital.net · francomacorisanos.com · ocoainformativa.net · opiniondelpueblo.com · pasoapaso.com.do
- [● 6 SOURCES] Police recovered $33,690 USD, 196,500 Dominican pesos, jewelry, and a motorcycle during the investigation. pasoapaso.com.do · bellerdigital.net · diarionoticias.do
- [● 16 SOURCES] Zeneida Socorro Castillo, aged 60, died during an assault at the home she shared with artist Julián Oro Duro. bellerdigital.net · bonaocity.com.do · relojinformativo.do · ensegundos.do · francomacorisanos.com · +6 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] The four suspects are Phillips Michael Tejeda Vásquez, Juan Carlos Hernández García, Kevin Dariel Guzmán Troncoso, and Lawrence Mark Liranzo Marcos. bellerdigital.net · bonaocity.com.do · francomacorisanos.com · relojinformativo.do · pasoapaso.com.do · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The hearing to determine coercion measures for the four accused has been postponed to Wednesday, September 30. bellerdigital.net · bonaocity.com.do · francomacorisanos.com · relojinformativo.do · ensegundos.do · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Attorney Anderson del Villar maintained that his client, Phillips Michael Tejeda Vásquez, is not involved in the crime and was at home with his family when detained. bellerdigital.net · francomacorisanos.com · pasoapaso.com.do · ocoainformativa.net · opiniondelpueblo.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Ministry of Public Prosecution is requesting 18 months of preventive detention for the accused and to declare the case complex. pasoapaso.com.do · noticias31.com.do · www.portadanacional.com · santiagodigital.net · almomento.net · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The suspects allegedly hid in the residence to ambush the artist upon his return. bellerdigital.net · francomacorisanos.com · ocoainformativa.net · diarionoticias.do · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspects could face prison sentences of up to 60 years each. bonaocity.com.do · relojinformativo.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Julián Oro Duro received medical discharge following favorable evolution.