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Assault on Farmatodo employee in Caracas

Overview

A group of youths attacked a Farmatodo employee at a branch in Las Mercedes, Caracas, as part of a viral TikTok challenge. During a live stream, the perpetrators threw a mixture of urine, eggs, oil, flour, degreaser, and toilet water over the worker.

One participant, identified by the username ‘Xavier’, released a video expressing regret, stating he committed the error for money and apologizing to the victim and the country.

Farmatodo condemned the assault on the dignity and health of its staff and announced it is pursuing legal action. The company has provided authorities with documentation and identification of those involved to facilitate investigations. Darwin González, the Mayor of Baruta, also issued a statement condemning the acts of violence and vandalism.

Entities

Baruta · Farmatodo · Las Mercedes · Darwin González · Xavier

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Farmatodo pursues legal action after worker attacked in Caracas

    Farmatodo is pursuing legal action after a worker at its Las Mercedes branch in Caracas was targeted in a “TikTok viral challenge” involving organic waste.

  2. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Farmatodo condemns assault on employee during TikTok challenge

    A group of youths attacked a Farmatodo employee in Caracas with a mixture of waste and liquids during a TikTok challenge. Farmatodo is pursuing legal action after providing suspect identities to authorities.

Sources

alertas24.com · arcodelsur.com · caraotadigital.net · deultimominuto.net · lapatilla.com · meridiano.com.ve · monitoreamos.com · notiapure.com.ve · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · primicia.com.ve · rdnvenezuela.com