Police capture extortionists targeting salsa and cumbia singers: they demanded payments of S/ 20,000 to avoid harming family members

The National Police of Peru (PNP) has arrested three suspected members of the criminal organization known as 'Los NG de Los Beta'. The suspects are accused of extorting salsa and cumbia musicians and orchestras in Villa María, demanding extortion fees of 20,000 soles under threat of attacking the victims' families.

The arrests were carried out by the Division of Investigation of Extorsions, which has been investigating the gang for its involvement in targeting musical artists. Extortion schemes targeting local entertainment figures have become a growing security concern in the region.