Collaborative Effort Yields Arrests Following Extortion and Kidnapping Investigation
Background on Key Players and Relevance
The Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) of Mexico City, in collaboration with the Fiscalía General de Justicia (FGJ) of Mexico City, the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC), the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Defensa), the Guardia Nacional (GN), the Secretaría de Marina (Semar), the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), and the Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México, successfully apprehended eight suspects involved in a kidnapping case.
Details of the Investigation and Arrests
The investigation began with a denunciation of a kidnapping incident that occurred on April 26, 2023, in the Iztapalapa alcaldía of Mexico City. Three SSC officers, working in coordination with other individuals from a violent criminal group known for extortion and kidnapping, were identified as the primary suspects.
- The victim was abducted and transported in a red car before being moved to a white vehicle.
- The suspects contacted an acquaintance of the victim, who made bank deposits to various accounts as part of negotiations.
- After several hours, the victim was released.
Through video surveillance analysis, interviews, and tracking, along with collaboration from security government instances, the SSC identified the patrol occupants, private vehicle drivers, and bank account holders. With strong evidence, a FGJ agent obtained eight arrest warrants for aggravated express kidnapping.
Arrests and Seizures
In a coordinated operation in the Cuauhtémoc alcaldía, four suspects were apprehended, including two SSC members. Ten cell phones and one vehicle were confiscated.
In Iztapalapa, a search warrant led to the arrest of a man linked to one of the bank accounts that received deposits.
In Ecatepec de Morelos, the State of Mexico, with the help of FGJ EDOMÉX, two more arrest warrants were executed. A man identified as an SSC officer and a woman and man suspected of receiving bank deposits into their personal accounts were detained.
Commitment to Justice and Accountability
The SSC reaffirms its commitment to eliminating corruption and any actions against police protocols, as well as the institution’s values and principles. All cases outside the norm will be investigated and sanctioned according to the law.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who was involved in the investigation? The Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC), Fiscalía General de Justicia (FGJ) of Mexico City, Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC), Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Defensa), Guardia Nacional (GN), Secretaría de Marina (Semar), Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), and Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México.
- What was the nature of the crime? Aggravated express kidnapping, involving extortion and violence.
- How many suspects were arrested? Eight individuals were apprehended.
- What evidence led to the arrests? Video surveillance analysis, interviews, tracking, and collaboration from various security government instances.
- What was the role of bank accounts in the investigation? Bank accounts were used for negotiations and deposits related to the kidnapping.
- What is the SSC’s stance on such incidents? The SSC is committed to eliminating corruption and ensuring accountability through thorough investigations and legal sanctions.
