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Real estate agent drugged and robbed by fake client in Peru
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช Peru /Economy & Trade

Real estate agent drugged and robbed by fake client in Peru

From La Repรบblica · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A real estate agent in Comas, Peru, was drugged and robbed after meeting a potential client who contacted him via social media.
  • The suspect met the agent for a drink before visiting an apartment, after which the agent lost consciousness and woke up in the hospital without his belongings.
  • Security footage shows the suspect registering with a false female name to gain access to the condominium, and police are investigating the incident.

A real estate agent in Comas, Peru, reported being drugged and robbed on May 28 after showing an apartment to a man who had contacted him through social media. The supposed client, who identified himself as a credit analyst, arranged to meet the agent beforehand at a restaurant.

During their initial meeting, the agent declined a beer offered by the suspect but consumed a soft drink and ceviche. Afterward, they proceeded to the apartment for a viewing. The agent recalls entering the property but lost consciousness shortly after. He awoke the next day at the Hospital Loayza, with no memory of the events and his valuables missing.

Security cameras at the condominium captured the agent and the man entering the building, with the visitor attempting to conceal his face. The agent stated he had requested the standard identity check required by the administration. However, following the incident, it was discovered that the suspect had registered under a false female name, raising questions about the building's security protocols.

The agent reported that the entire encounter within the apartment, from entry to his departure with the suspect, lasted less than thirty minutes, according to the camera footage. He recalls leaving the premises normally but has no memory of what transpired afterward until waking up in the hospital. The Peruvian National Police are actively investigating to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.

He tells me he was behind the Metro to talk about the (house) credit. He approached me and the person was with a beer and a soda. He tells me 'help yourself,' but I told him I don't drink. I only accept the soda. I only took a sip.

โ€” Real estate agentThe victim recounted his interaction with the suspect before the incident.
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Originally published by La Repรบblica in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.