“I told him ‘I don’t pay anyone,’ I’m not a miner”: Jenss Lara recounts the horrific hours during his kidnapping by ‘Los Pulpos’

Jenss Lara, a 31-year-old businessman, recently provided testimony to the Public Ministry regarding his kidnapping in Trujillo, La Libertad, which occurred late last month. Lara recounted the experience of being held by members of the criminal group known as 'Los Pulpos,' stating that his captors demanded a ransom of two million dollars. During his statement, Lara emphasized his refusal to comply with the extortionists, explicitly telling them he would not pay and clarifying that he is not a miner.

The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region involving organized crime groups. Lara’s testimony serves as a formal account of the threats and intimidation tactics employed by 'Los Pulpos' during his captivity.