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Spanish Police Arrest Fugitive Sought by Chile Over Alleged 'Tren de Aragua' Money Laundering

A July cooperation request from Chile led investigators to locate the woman in Molina de Segura.

Overview

  • The detention took place last Friday in the Murcia town as the suspect was leaving a property.
  • Chilean authorities accuse her of channeling illicit proceeds from scams and extortion through bank accounts and cards.
  • The funds were allegedly routed to front companies tied to the group, with transfers totaling about $138 million.
  • She reportedly left Chile after a PDI operation that detained 52 alleged members of the organization.
  • After several investigative steps, Spanish officers tracked her to Molina de Segura and carried out the arrest.