Argentinian authorities have prohibited four high-ranking members of the Million Gang from using cell phones in their prison cells after they were implicated in numerous robberies and the murder of a retired woman.
In a significant ruling, Judge Andrea Rodríguez Mentasty of San Isidro's Guarantees Court No. 3 has ordered the prohibition of cell phone use in prison for four detained individuals linked to 'La Banda del Millón.' These suspects are implicated in the murder of María Susana Rodríguez Iturriaga, a retired woman killed during a violent robbery in October. The decision comes as part of broader efforts to stifle criminal operations orchestrated from within prison walls.
The Million Gang has been notorious for a series of violent thefts against elderly citizens, and there are concerns that the leaders of this criminal organization were coordinating these activities remotely from their prison cells through cell phones. The Judge's ruling not only limits the privileges of those members but also emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by the Buenos Aires prison system, where certain regulations around cell phone use were previously in place.
Overall, this legal action represents a crucial step in the Argentine justice system's fight against organized crime, particularly concerning the exploitation of technology by inmates. By bolstering security measures and restricting cell phone access, authorities aim to diminish the influence of incarcerated crime leaders over their criminal enterprises outside prison, thereby enhancing public safety and restoring order in the region.
