Detienen a extranjero acusado de extorsión bajo la modalidad “gota a gota” en Huancayo

The Peruvian National Police (PNP) arrested a Colombian citizen identified as Rafael Mejía Arizal, 30, who is being investigated for his alleged involvement in an extortion case using the "gota a gota" (loan sharking) method in the city of Huancayo. MODUS OPERANDI According to police information, the suspect allegedly sent threatening messages and videos to a merchant demanding payments related to an informal loan. The victim had requested a loan of S/ 500 and had been making payments according to the agreed-upon terms. However, he was subsequently required to make additional interest payments, which, according to the complaint, increased progressively. The police intervention occurred after undercover agents detected the suspect allegedly intimidating and threatening the victim. Authorities also indicated that the merchant began receiving threatening messages and videos via WhatsApp after falling behind on some payments. The foreign national was taken to a police station, where he will remain while investigations continue to determine his alleged responsibility and whether he was involved in other similar incidents in the city. Visit http://ptv.pe/468977 for more information. Aired on the 24 Horas Midday Edition program on Panamericana Televisión on May 21, 2026. More news from Peru and the world at panamericana.pe