# Detention of Elizabeth Ochoa in Venezuela

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/detention-of-elizabeth-ochoa-in-venezuela
> Updated: 2026-09-11T21:21:21.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Lawyer Elizabeth Ochoa, known on social media as ‘La tapa del frasco’, was detained in Venezuela following a viral video in which she allegedly attempted to use the name of Minister of Interior, Justice, and Peace Diosdado Cabello to evade police authority.

Minister Cabello denied any relationship with Ochoa, describing her actions as an attempt to ‘chapear’ (use his name for influence) and calling on potential victims to file formal complaints. Ochoa faces charges including influence peddling, contempt of a public official, and the misuse of a name.

Following her arrest at her residence, further reports emerged from the Terrazas de Paramacay area in Naguanagua, where neighbors accused Ochoa of physical aggression against several residents in recent years. She is expected to be transferred to a court with jurisdiction over corruption.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Elizabeth Ochoa detained in Venezuela for alleged influence peddling

Lawyer Elizabeth Ochoa has been detained in Venezuela facing charges of influence peddling and insulting officials after a viral video showed her claiming protection from Minister Diosdado Cabello.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elizabeth-ochoa-detained-in-venezuela-for-alleged-influence-peddling

### 2026-09-09: Elizabeth Ochoa detained for allegedly using Diosdado Cabello’s name to evade police

Lawyer Elizabeth Ochoa, known as ‘La tapa del frasco’, was detained in Venezuela after a viral video showed her using Minister Diosdado Cabello’s name to attempt to evade police authority.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elizabeth-ochoa-claims-impunity-in-viral-confrontation-with-venezuelan-police

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