# Police corruption and criminal investigations in Latin Amier > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-corruption-and-criminal-investigations-in-latin-amier > Updated: 2026-10-05T23:10:22.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. In Peru, a judge has ordered 18 months of preventive detention for seven individuals, including former Tarma police commander David Walter Ramírez Panta. These individuals, comprising four police officers and three civilians, are linked to the ‘Los Apretadores’ criminal group and are accused of using threats and extortion to seize vehicles and demand money through fraudulent investment or rental schemes. Simultaneously in Guatemala, the High Risk Tribunal B is nearing the conclusion of a trial involving seven former National Civil Police (PNC) agents. The defendants face accusations regarding the extrajudicial execution of Canadian citizen Nelson Santamaría and Guatemalan citizen Eldin Choc in San Andrés Itzapa, Chimaltenango. The Public Ministry is currently submitting documentary evidence as the case moves toward closing arguments and potential sentencing. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Police and civilians face legal action in Peru and Guatemala Legal proceedings advance in two separate cases: seven individuals, including a former Peruvian police commander, face detention for extortion, while seven former Guatemalan police agents face trial for extra-m 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-and-civilians-face-legal-action-in-peru-and-guatemala ### 2026-09-28: Police incidents reported in Peru and Chile Separate incidents involving police in South America: a retired officer was arrested in Peru for discharging a firearm while intoxicated, and a Chilean officer remains in critical condition after being shot. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-incidents-reported-in-peru-and-chile --- Cite as: Police corruption and criminal investigations in Latin Amier. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/police-corruption-and-criminal-investigations-in-latin-amier