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Lima Bus Line Halts Callao–Ate Service After Extortion Threats Demand S/10,000 ‘Fees’

WhatsApp threats seeking an upfront S/10,000 plus monthly payments forced the shutdown under a 24-hour ultimatum from a self-styled gang.

Línea Etcapsa, que cubre la ruta Callao-Ate, paraliza operaciones por extorsiones: cupos son de S/10.000 de "inscripción"
Empresa de transporte ETCAPSA suspende operaciones tras recibir amenazas de extorsión por S/ 10 mil mensuales. Composición: Diario Correo.
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Overview

  • Carmen de la Punta S.A. (ETCAPSA) suspended operations on the Callao–Ate route during the holiday rush after receiving payment demands backed by images of firearms.
  • Messages attributed to “Los Malditos de la avenida Venezuela” ordered a S/10,000 “registration” and S/10,000 each month, warning of attacks on drivers if unpaid.
  • Most drivers refused to depart out of fear; only three or four units ventured out in recent days as workers said daily earnings of S/100–S/200 do not justify the risk.
  • Buses remained parked at the company’s Santa Anita base while management pressed the National Police for stronger protection against rising extortion of public transport.
  • The PNP’s extortion unit said it is coordinating a response and asked the operators to file a formal complaint, urging them to trust the investigation.