Man killed after withdrawing AFP funds; alleged gang arrested

A man who had just withdrawn over S/5,000 from his AFP retirement fund to cover family expenses was fatally shot outside his home in San Martín de Porres, Peru. Months after the crime, the Peruvian National Police apprehended the suspected members of a criminal organization believed to be responsible for tracking, marking, and robbing the victim of his money.

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the criminals followed each of their movements from the bank to their home, where they finally perpetrated the attack to seize the cash.

The investigation, detailed by the "Cuarto poder" news program, points to a gang specializing in identifying targets inside bank branches. The incident occurred on February 26, 2026, and the victim was identified as Ronald. He and his wife had withdrawn S/5,350 from a financial institution.

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the organization used several women to identify people making money withdrawals at bank branches.

According to police and fiscal investigations, the criminals allegedly followed Ronald and his wife from the bank to their home. They maintained constant surveillance while other gang members used motorcycles and vehicles to coordinate the assault. Around 7:27 p.m., as Ronald attempted to enter his residence, an attacker intercepted him. Police hypothesize a brief struggle preceded the shooting at close range. Another gang member then allegedly snatched the backpack containing the money and fled with accomplices.

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the suspects followed the couple for several blocks before reaching their home.

Police stated that the recent arrests are part of an ongoing investigation to fully clarify the case and determine each individual's level of involvement. Authorities are continuing efforts to identify other potential members of the criminal organization and ascertain if they are linked to similar incidents in Lima.

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a brief struggle occurred before the attacker shot him at close range.