Double Date Ends in S/20,000 Theft: 'Peperas' Drug Youths and Empty Bank Accounts in Miraflores
Translated from Spanish.
Summary
Two individuals were robbed of S/20,000 in Miraflores, Peru, after being drugged by women known as 'peperas'. The victims reported being approached by the women in the Calle de las Pizzas area, and subsequently taken to a property where one of the friends was held captive while their bank accounts were emptied.
A disturbing incident has shaken Miraflores, Lima's upscale district, as two young individuals fell victim to a sophisticated robbery involving drugging and the subsequent emptying of their bank accounts, totaling S/20,000. The modus operandi, attributed to a group of women dubbed 'peperas,' highlights a growing concern for personal safety in popular nightlife areas.
The victims recounted to the police that their ordeal began after they were approached by the women in the vibrant Calle de las Pizzas, a well-known hub for socializing and entertainment. What seemed like a casual encounter quickly turned sinister as the women allegedly administered a substance to incapacitate the victims, leading to their vulnerability.
Once inside a property, the perpetrators reportedly locked one of the friends in a room while they proceeded to access and drain the victims' bank accounts. This brazen act of deception and theft underscores the cunning tactics employed by these criminals, leaving the victims not only financially depleted but also traumatized by the violation of their trust and safety. Authorities are investigating the incident, urging citizens to exercise caution, especially when interacting with strangers in public spaces.
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