Criminal Raid: 18 Men and 3 Women Arrested, Extortionists of the Band Veracruz De Medellín

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Security camera videos are evidence of threats with firearms and extortions committed by members of the La Veracruz gang against merchants, LGBTIQ+ population, transporters and sex workers in sectors of downtown Medellín. Other news: 4 members of the GDO La Raya are captured for the kidnapping of a citizen The investigators' follow-up allowed the development of a mega-operational to capture 21 of its members: 18 men and three women. The victims …

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The Attorney General's Office successfully prosecuted and imprisoned 21 alleged members of the La Veracruz criminal group, accused of extorting money from merchants, sex workers, the LGBTQ+ population, street vendors, transporters, and hoteliers in downtown Medellín. Among those charged are the alleged leader of the group and six area coordinators, investigated for crimes including conspiracy to commit a crime, extortion, and aggravated theft. A…

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A criminal judge for the control of guarantees accepted the request of the Attorney General’s Office and imposed a prison insurance measure on 18 men and 3 women who would be part of the criminal group ‘La Veracruz’, indicated to charge extortions from traders, sex workers, members of the LGBTIQ+ population, informal vendors, transporters and hotel owners in Comuna 10 in Medellín (Antioquia).