The alleged members of a structure dedicated to people traffic, with operations in Guatemala, Quiché, Huehuetenango, Sololá and San Marcos, were linked to criminal proceedings this Friday, April 11.
The Prosecutor’s Office against Illicit Traffic of Migrants managed to be linked to criminal proceedings to several people as a result of raids, arrest warrants executed and evidence presented to the judges.
It’s about Genoveva Odilia Cinto PéreZy Bernabé Agustín Matías, who were linked to the crimes of illicit association, money laundering or other assets and traffic of persons.
In addition, Neftalí Ambrocio Juárez and Horacio Cinto Pérez were linked to the process for the crimes of illicit association and trafficking of persons.
Meanwhile, Eduardo Rogelio Agustín Gamboa will face a process for the crime of money laundering or other assets; While César Augusto Muñoz Grajeda, for conspiracy for money laundering or other assets.
In this way, the Public Ministry combats criminal structures that have operated in the country for several decades, affecting the sovereignty of the State of Guatemala and exposing to various dangers to Guatemalan and foreign people who visit the country, the MP refers.
On January 22, the Public Ministry reported on the capture of Cinto Pérez, alleged leader of the criminal structure called Genoveva, which is dedicated to the illegal transfer of people to the United States.
The apprehension was carried out in San Miguel Ixtahuacán, San Marcos, during raids carried out by the Prosecutor’s Office against Illicit Traffic of Migrants, the Special Investigation Unit of the National Civil Police (PNC) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
According to the MP, the suspect was detected more than Q1 million, not justified with its economic profiles. In addition, he owns a hotel and restaurant that, according to the investigation, are used to give migrants.