Panama: Man Tied Up and Abandoned After Business Meeting Gone Wrong

A supposed business meeting in Coclesito, Panama, took a violent turn when a 49-year-old man was allegedly tied up and abandoned in a remote area. The incident involved two young men, aged 29 and 22, who had met the victim for a business transaction.

Following the alleged assault, the suspects fled in a blue sedan, leading to a police chase. The pursuit ended when the suspects lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a fixed object and ending up in a wooded area in Llano Grande, La Pintada. Police apprehended the two men at the scene. A woman was also detained nearby.

According to police chief María Gutiérrez, the vehicle used by the suspects was rented in the capital. The two young men, who are residents of San Miguelito and Don Bosco and not from Coclé province, remain in custody. Authorities are continuing their investigation to clarify the events and establish the culpability of each individual.

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In a hasty escape, the pursuit began, perimeter control points were established, leading to the apprehension of these two citizens in the vehicle they were driving.