# Police activity and arrests in Quito

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-activity-and-arrests-in-quito
> Updated: 2026-10-10T22:37:50.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent law enforcement actions in Quito, Ecuador, involve both individual criminal proceedings and the apprehension of a high-profile suspect. 

In early October, Sebastián Trujillo faced legal prosecution following an incident where he allegedly assaulted a police sub-lieutenant in the south of the city. The assault occurred during transport after Trujillo was detained for attempting to enter a residence where he did not live. A judge has since imposed a 30-day instruction period and travel restrictions on Trujillo.

By October 10, police arrested Rodrigo Z. in Quito following an Interpol red notice. The suspect is accused of involvement in a large-scale real estate fraud scheme operating between 2018 and 2021. Authorities report that the scheme allegedly harmed approximately 160 people by offering low-priced land and property with flexible payment terms.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Quito police arrest Interpol red notice suspect in real estate fraud case

Police in Quito arrested Rodrigo Z., an Interpol red notice suspect, for an alleged real estate scam that defrauded approximately 160 people between 2018 and 2021.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quito-police-arrest-interpol-red-notice-suspect-in-real-estate-fraud-case

### 2026-10-03: Quito man prosecuted for assaulting police sub-lieutenant

A man in Quito, Ecuador, faces prosecution after allegedly assaulting a police sub-lieutenant during a transport following an attempted unauthorized entry into a residence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quito-man-prosecuted-for-assaulting-police-sub-lieutenant

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