At least fifteen organized crime groups operate on the border with Colombia: they are dedicated to drug trafficking, illegal mining, arms trafficking, and more
A report reveals that fifteen organized crime groups, including Los Lobos and Los Choneros, operate along the Ecuador-Colombia border, engaging in various illicit activities.
Travels to Medellín, Bogotá, Cartagena, and Cali: cash transfers by 'Fito's' family to Colombia and their links to organized crime
The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has uncovered a pattern of cash-funded trips by the family of Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias 'Fito', to various Colombian cities, indicating links to organized crime.
The trail of Lafattoria: from suppliers to the State to being part of a supposed money laundering network of over $1.7 billion linked to Los Choneros
Lafattoria, a company that supplied food to Ecuadorian prisons for over a decade, is now implicated in a massive money laundering scheme allegedly connected to Los Choneros.
This is how a network linked to Los Choneros moved more than $1.6 billion between service companies, according to the Interior Minister
Authorities in Ecuador have dismantled a criminal network associated with Los Choneros that was responsible for laundering over $1.6 billion.
How a network linked to Los Choneros allegedly moved over $1.6 billion between companies, according to the Interior Minister
Ecuadorian authorities dismantled a network linked to the criminal organization Los Choneros that allegedly moved over $1.6 billion in the financial system, utilizing the state of emergency to carry out arrests.
Jhon Reimberg announces the dismantling of a network that moved up to $800 million, linked to Los Choneros, during curfew
Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg announced the dismantling of a criminal organization linked to Los Choneros during a curfew, revealing financial movements exceeding $800 million.
Who is alias ‘Churco’?: The name that appears in ‘Fito’s’ notebook and is linked to the murder of Colombian senator Miguel Uribe
The alias 'Churco' found in a notebook linked to the criminal organization led by 'Fito' has raised concerns due to its association with the assassination of Colombian senator Miguel Uribe.
Leader of Los Choneros faction captured in arms storage center in Guayaquil
The leader of a faction of Los Choneros was arrested in Guayaquil during a police operation targeting an arms storage facility.
Foreigner with a red alert from the United States for drug trafficking captured in Quito
A Cuban national with a red alert from the US for drug trafficking has been arrested in Quito as part of a military operation against organized crime.
Alias ‘Polilla’ falls, presumed leader of Los Choneros, during operation executed in Manabí
Alias ‘Polilla’, a presumed leader of the criminal group Los Choneros, was captured during an operation in Manabí, Ecuador, and is linked to multiple violent crimes.
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.