Funeral home accused of keeping 30% of earthquake victim's compensation in Cali

A funeral home in Cali faces accusations of defrauding a man who lost his wife and son in a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that recently struck Colombia. Journalist Ronny Suárez brought the case to light, denouncing funeral companies for allegedly preying on victims of the tragedy.

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They are taking advantage of the earthquake victims.

Suárez revealed that the man, grieving the loss of his immediate family, fell victim to a funeral company that promised assistance with compensation procedures. This company allegedly retained 30% of the 47 million peso indemnity provided by the state health social security administrator (Adres). This indemnity is intended to cover funeral expenses and compensate families for the loss of loved ones.

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Many people did not know that Adres provides an indemnity of 47 million pesos to people who lost a loved one during this tragedy.

According to Suárez's social media posts, many victims are unaware that Adres offers this significant financial support, which can be claimed directly without intermediaries. He highlighted that Adres also covers funeral costs and permanent disabilities resulting from the disaster. The journalist's exposé aims to alert other potential victims and hold the implicated funeral home accountable for exploiting vulnerable individuals during a time of immense grief and loss.

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I knew the case of a father who lost his wife and his youngest son in Cali... He fell into the trap of a funeral company that told him it would help him with the process and they kept 30% of the indemnity.