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Extortion in Santiago: criminals simulate kidnappings

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Attorney and media personality Jordi Veras has issued a public warning regarding a new extortion scheme emerging in Santiago and other regions of the Dominican Republic. The criminal tactic involves perpetrators posing as potential clients to establish contact with victims before simulating their own kidnapping to facilitate the extortion process.

This development highlights a shift in criminal methodology, shifting from traditional threats to deceptive practices involving impersonation. Authorities and the public are being alerted to this specific modus operandi as concerns grow regarding the security of individuals conducting business or professional interactions in the affected areas.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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