The victim stated that the perpetrators were sending him videos of grenades and firearms to try and intimidate him. | Fountain: PTR
A melamine businessman claims to have been the victim of death threats from an extortionist group in Villa El Salvador (UNDERSTAND). Reportedly RPP Newscriminals demand money in exchange for not encroaching on the lives of their relatives.
The applicant, who wished to keep his identity confidential for security reasons, stated that the threats to his physical integrity and that of his relatives began in the past. April 10th. Through messages and audio whatsapp, the businessman was intimidated. According to him, the criminals send him photographs of their relatives and even images of firearms and grenades.
“They live threatening me and my father. They send me by phone and through audio calls and photos. They sent me pictures of all my family members. They get stronger, they tell me they are going to kill my father, my mother and my sister. They send me videos with grenades, revolvers and firearms,” the businessman condemned RPP News.
The perpetrators sent the applicant a video showing a grenade. | Fountain: PTR
The victim of extortion asks for guarantees for his life and the lives of his loved ones
Investigations are conducted by jurisdiction Villa El Salvador. The businessman’s relatives are upset and fear that the criminals are encroaching on their lives.
The criminals introduced themselves as members of a criminal organization that controls the southern regions Lime. For this reason, the businessman, who became a victim of extortion, turned to the National Police with a request for guarantees of his immunity and assistance in identifying the criminals and capturing them.
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Source: RPP
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