Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Police have arrested a suspect accused of extorting a Playa del Carmen business on threats of death. According to police, Erick Fabián “N” began demanding 15,000 pesos a month from a tour company in central Playa del Carmen.
In the event they did not pay, police said he threatened to kill the owner. The owner began making the payments in June of this year until it was finally reported to police last week.
“The events for which the detainee is being investigated occurred on June 5, 2025, when the accused, along with other individuals, went to a tour booth located in the Zazil-Há neighborhood to demand payment of 15,000 pesos per month from the victim under threats of killing him if he did not comply with the delivery of the money.
“The victim made several monthly deposits into a bank account during July, August, September and October of this year. Then, on November 2nd, Erick Fabián “N” returned to the establishment to monitor the daily income and report the amount of money collected to the criminal group, warning the victim that he would be killed if he reported the incident to authorities.”
Authorities say Erick Fabián “N” was taken into custody on a warrant and is facing charges of aggravated extortion.
