Court frees suspect in Santiago City Hall fraud case

A court in Santiago has altered the pre-trial detention conditions for Suleiny Esther Amador, who faces charges in a significant electronic fraud case. Amador, previously held in preventive detention, will now be released under an economic guarantee, allowing her to face the judicial process freely.

The case stems from five electronic transfers executed on April 24, 2026, which siphoned RD$3.4 million from a Santiago City Hall bank account. The transfers were directed to accounts belonging to third parties, believed to be linked to those under investigation.

The investigation, initiated by the City Hall, is ongoing. While Amador has been granted release, other individuals, including Yafermy García Araujo and Elide Miguelina de las Mercedes, remain implicated, with Jorge Miguel Rivas Medina and others still under inquiry. The City Hall has filed a civil lawsuit, aiming to recover the stolen funds and establish accountability.

Authorities are continuing their efforts to trace the diverted money and identify all involved parties. The City Hall has pledged to follow the legal proceedings closely, prioritizing the recovery of the embezzled funds and ensuring justice is served.