Elderly Mototaxi Driver Kidnapped in Peru to Record Extortion Message; Drivers Suspend Services

A disturbing act of organized crime has occurred in Ancón, Peru, where an elderly mototaxi driver was kidnapped by the criminal gang 'Los Michis del Cono Norte.' The driver was held captive with the sole purpose of recording a threatening extortion message directed at the owner of the transport company Colinas Tours, to which the victim is affiliated.

During his captivity, the mototaxi driver was bound and subjected to constant threats with a firearm while his captors filmed him. Preliminary investigations indicate he was also physically assaulted, suffering blows to the head, before being released hours later. His vehicle was abandoned on a street in the district.

The recorded message was reportedly sent to the owner of Colinas Tours as part of an ongoing extortion scheme. The business owner claims to have been receiving threats for approximately four years, with various criminal groups demanding substantial sums of money to ensure his safety and that of his family. The extortionists have used methods such as WhatsApp messages and even sent images of the owner's family tree to increase psychological pressure.

In response to this escalating violence, mototaxi drivers associated with Colinas Tours have completely suspended their operations in Ancón. They stated they will not resume services until they meet with their leaders and receive assurances of safety against extortionist threats. The drivers also expressed feeling unprotected when reporting incidents to the police, claiming their previous complaints have not received adequate attention. The National Police are investigating the case amid growing concern over extortion and organized crime in Lima Norte.