The Police stopped Francisco LMwho appeared as the ninth most searched nationally for crimes of sexual abuse.
The operation, called Phoenix 218was executed in the canton Montecristiin the province of Manabithis Tuesday, May 5.
The action was part of the 3D Operational Strategyfocused on weaken, disorganize and dismantle criminal structuresthe police reported.
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With this result, the Police made progress in locating people required by justice in highly serious cases.
Investigation allowed the fugitive to be located
The agents applied advanced research techniques and carried out field investigations to locate the suspect.
The detainee had remained a fugitive for several years, evading the authorities.
After identifying his location, police teams carried out the capture without incident.
Subsequently, they transferred the citizen to the competent authorityin accordance with current legal procedures.
Background of the case and crime
The events occurred in 2021 also in the province of Manabi.
According to the investigation, the detainee took advantage of a family environment and vulnerability of the victimhis stepdaughter, to commit the crime of sexual abuse.
The seriousness of the case motivated its inclusion in the program of the most wanted in the country.
Furthermore, the authorities considered him an individual of high risk for society due to the nature of the crime.
The captured person was identified as Francisco LMEcuadorian from 53 years.
The authorities keep the judicial process ongoing, under the supervision of the corresponding authorities.
The National Police of Ecuador reiterated its commitment to act against crimes of gender violenceespecially those that affect girls and adolescents. (YO)
