Young collector arrested after arranging Pokémon card sale, family claims trap

A young collector's attempt to sell Pokémon cards online led to his arrest and a fight for his freedom. Adolfo Plata was detained on June 14 in Querétaro after arranging a meeting in Plaza Vital. His sister shared a video alleging the meeting was a trap, with agents from the State Attorney General's Office making the arrest.

Plata's family lost contact with him for six hours before locating his phone via GPS at the Attorney General's facilities. They claim irregularities in his due process, noting that officials denied them information, citing it was a Sunday. Authorities subsequently transferred Plata to Saltillo, Coahuila, where he faces charges of leading a criminal organization involved in home burglaries.

The family vehemently denies the charges, presenting geolocation data from Plata's phone and witness testimonies to prove his presence in his home state during the alleged crimes. They also point to travel records showing a family trip to Texas, with his only stop in Saltillo being for rest on the return journey. Furthermore, they allege inhumane treatment, stating Plata was not regularly provided food during his detention.