Account attributed to the son of alias 'Fito' promotes loans and money laundering on TikTok
A TikTok account allegedly belonging to Jair Macías, son of a notorious gang leader in Ecuador, promotes offers for loans and money laundering, raising concerns and attracting criticism.
Alleged leader of Los Choneros arrested in military operation in Manabí
The Ecuadorian Armed Forces captured six alleged members of Los Choneros, including a key figure known as Vaca, during a military operation in Manabí province.
Alias ‘Chuky’ captured, hitman linked to ‘Fito’ in the Amazon region
Alias ‘Chuky’, a high-value target and leader of hitmen linked to the criminal organization Los Choneros, was captured by Ecuadorian Armed Forces in Rumiñahui, Pichincha.
Prosecutor's Office resumes sixth day of hearing for money laundering in the Fito Blanqueo case
The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador resumed the sixth day of preliminary hearings in the Fito Blanqueo case, focusing on the presentation of evidence against individuals and entities involved in alleged money laundering.
Armed Forces raid state-owned homes believed to be used by Los Choneros in Los Ríos
On February 3rd, the Security Block conducts a raid in Los Ríos province targeting organized crime activities, with Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo supervising the operation.
‘Fito’ hit the wall while saying goodbye to his daughter and provided information following his capture, reveals the Minister of the Interior
The Interior Minister has shared new details about the capture of Adolfo Macías, known as Fito, a leader of the Los Choneros gang, and the operation that took place in Montecristi to apprehend him.