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Corruption and extortion investigations in Ecuador
Overview
Authorities in Ecuador are pursuing legal actions against officials involved in extortion and bribery. In Sucumbíos, four officers from the Border Control Unit face criminal proceedings following allegations that they demanded money from bus passengers to avoid seizing commercial merchandise. A judge has ordered a 30-day investigation and imposed travel bans on the accused.
In Quito, the Pichincha Criminal Guarantees Tribunal sentenced two former metropolitan transit agents to three years in prison for extortion related to the ‘Pico y Placa’ case. The agents were found to have demanded bribes to prevent vehicle impoundment. The court also ordered fines, a public apology, and restitution to the affected citizen.
Entities
Uber · Pichincha Criminal Guarantees Tribunal · Guayaquil · National Superintendency of Migrations · El Sacha
Timeline
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[CRIME] 10 sourcesPeru police dismantle criminal organizations in multiple operations
Peruvian police dismantled several criminal groups, including a counterfeit banknote ring, a migrant trafficking network involving officials, and a Tren de Aragua faction extorting transport companies.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesEcuadorian police face charges for alleged extortion in Sucumbíos
Four Ecuadorian police officers face charges for allegedly extorting $200 from bus passengers in Sucumbíos to release seized commercial merchandise.
Sources
0223.com.ar · ahora.com.pe · diariodechimbote.com · elcomercio.com.ec · elfrente.com.co · elproselitista.hn · larepublica.pe · n60.pe · tudiariohuanuco.pe · ventanainformativa.com