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Extortionists Threaten Peru’s Estrellas de la Cumbia With Explosives Video, Demand S/20,000

Police opened an investigation after the WhatsApp threat marked the fourth extortion episode targeting the Chiclayo-based band.

“Queremos S/20 mil a cambio de no atacarlos”: extorsionan a la orquesta Las Estrellas de la Cumbia de Chiclayo
Los presuntos extorsionadores exigían un pago de 20 000 soles para no atentar contra los integrantes de la agrupación.
Agrupación musical fue amenazada por delincuentes.

Overview

  • The message included a video showing about 20 dynamite cartridges, mining-style cables and three revolver bullets placed on a sheet bearing the group’s name.
  • The senders threatened to shoot performers on stage or blow up the group’s bus if the payment was not made and signed the note as La Nueva Generación.
  • According to the band, the latest message was sent from WhatsApp number +51 941 655 661 and claimed to have insider knowledge of the group’s schedule.
  • The PNP and Divincri have launched inquiries into the new threat, and there are no confirmed arrests linked to this message as of the latest reports.
  • This is the fourth known case involving the orquesta, with two suspects detained in earlier incidents and one in preventive detention, as the band continues to perform with private security, including a Saturday show in Pucusana.