Identity theft attempts reported at Asunción municipal elections

Municipal elections in Asunción, Paraguay, were marred by at least two reported incidents of alleged identity theft. The events unfolded at voting stations within the Seccional Colorada N° 5 in the Jara neighborhood, prompting intervention from prosecutor Marcelo García de Zúñiga.

In the first case, a registered voter arrived to cast their ballot but was informed by election officials that their vote had already been submitted at that location. This discovery led the affected individual to file a formal complaint. The second incident involved a person attempting to vote using an ID that did not match their appearance, as noted by the election staff.

When confronted about the discrepancy, the individual presenting the fraudulent ID fled the scene before they could be identified. Prosecutor García de Zúñiga attended both incidents, documented the events, and issued a strong exhortation to election officials and party representatives. He stressed the critical importance of reporting any such irregularities immediately.

García de Zúñiga highlighted the difficulty in apprehending perpetrators amidst large crowds. He emphasized that election officials and party representatives have the authority and responsibility to report identity theft and other electoral offenses, which are criminal acts subject to public prosecution. The prosecutor's intervention aimed to ensure that these electoral irregularities are properly addressed and investigated.

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The responsible parties at the tables have the authority to file a report; the members of the table and representatives, if they notice that it is happening (about identity theft), can file their report, because these are punishable offenses of public criminal action.