Two alleged extortionists captured in Guanajuato; demanded protection money from shoemakers

Authorities in León, Guanajuato, have arrested two individuals accused of extorting shoe industry businesses. Salvador “N,” also known as "El Chava," and Mónica Carolina “N,” or "La Caguama," were detained by the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC) and now face criminal charges.

The pair allegedly threatened shoe manufacturers and suppliers with firearms, demanding regular payments under the guise of 'derecho de piso,' or protection money. Investigations revealed that Salvador “N” directly intimidated victims, claiming membership in a criminal organization and demanding payment to allow them to continue operating.

The arrests followed a series of denunciations from victims who reported the violent coercion. The State Attorney General's Office (FGE) stated that the victims' willingness to report was crucial in gathering evidence and establishing the suspects' modus operandi. Following a tactical operation, Mónica Carolina “N” was apprehended in the act, while Salvador “N” was later arrested on an arrest warrant.

A judge has ordered both suspects to be held in pre-trial detention at the León Prevention and Social Reintegration Center (Ceprereso). The legal process is ongoing, with a specified period for complementary investigation before proceeding to the intermediate and trial stages.

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who, posing as a member of a criminal group and carrying a high-caliber firearm, demanded payment of a fee for protection money to allow them to continue working.