Operation in Santa Elena uncovers alleged network manipulating criminal proceedings

The State Attorney General's Office and the National Police executed an operation early Friday, July 24, in the La Libertad canton of Santa Elena province, Ecuador. The intervention focused on an investigation into alleged organized crime linked to a corruption network suspected of operating within the jurisdiction.

During the operation, agents conducted five raids in Santa Elena, resulting in the arrest of a prosecutor, a lawyer, and a woman who allegedly collaborated with them. These individuals were detained for investigative purposes. The Attorney General's Office officially announced these actions through its communication channels.

According to the State Attorney General's Office, the three individuals are believed to be part of a structure involved in soliciting bribes and illicitly manipulating active criminal cases. Investigations suggest this alleged network intervened in judicial processes to benefit individuals facing charges for various crimes, including extortion, explosives trafficking, sexual abuse, and other offenses.

The existence of this network reportedly came to light through the Transparency Mailbox, a reporting channel. Information received indicated that the investigated individuals operated from a parallel office used to negotiate ongoing legal cases. The Attorney General's Office asserts that this office was used to facilitate benefits for those involved in judicial processes.

Investigators collected various pieces of evidence during the five raids, including documents, computers, cash, fiscal files, video surveillance equipment, and jewelry. The Attorney General's Office stated that these items are part of the evidence gathered. The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing their inquiries into the alleged corruption network and the manipulation of active criminal cases in Santa Elena.

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ATTENTION | Santa Elena: this morning, FiscalíaEc and @PoliciaEcuador executed an operation in La Libertad for alleged Organized Crime. In 5 raids, a Prosecutor, a lawyer, and a woman who allegedly... were arrested for investigative purposes.