# Criminal targeting of Colombian nationals in Peru

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-targeting-of-colombian-nationals-in-peru
> Updated: 2026-08-28T00:13:18.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

A series of criminal incidents in Peru have targeted Colombian nationals. In late July, two Colombian businessmen were drugged and robbed in Tacna after being lured to a clandestine cantina. One suspect, Luz Miranda Vega, was detained following a police raid, while another accomplice escaped.

By late August, the nature of the crimes escalated to kidnapping. In the El Agustino area, Peruvian authorities conducted an armed operation to rescue a Colombian businessman who had been kidnapped by the gang ‘Los Injertos del Mal’. The victim had reportedly been subjected to severe torture, including being struck with a hammer and a pistol, while kidnappers demanded a ransom of 100,000 soles. Six individuals were detained during the rescue operation.

## Claims

- Rafael Enrique Gámez Salas, alias 'El Turko', was extradited from the United States. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Alfredo Camilo Carrillo Ortiz, alias 'El Gocho', was extradited from Colombia. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The suspects are linked to 'Los Piratas', a cell of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The murder of Ronald Ojeda had a political motive. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A total of 26 people have been detained in connection with the Ronald Ojeda case. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The trial for the Ronald Ojeda case is scheduled to begin on October 20. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Chile receives extradited suspects in Ronald Ojeda murder case

Two suspects linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, extradited from the US and Colombia, have arrived in Chile to face charges for the kidnapping and murder of Venezuelan former lieutenant Ronald Ojeda.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-authorities-rescue-kidnapped-colombian-businessman

### 2026-07-30: Robbery of Colombian businessmen in Tacna, Peru

Two Colombian businessmen were drugged and robbed of $8,000, 2,000 soles, a watch and an iPhone in Tacna, Peru; police detained one suspect, Luz Miranda Vega, while the other remains at large.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robbery-of-colombian-businessmen-in-tacna-peru

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