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Suspect wanted for extorting Cozumel resident arrested

Cozumel, Q.R. — A suspect wanted in connection with extortion in Cozumel has been arrested. A man, who reportedly worked with several others, is accused of extorting a man for more than a year.

“Hugo Nerbey “N”, an alleged member of a criminal group, who, along with other people, contacted the victim through various telephone lines to demand payment for “right of entry”, under the threat that if he did not comply he would have to leave Cozumel permanently.

“The demands for money and threats, according to initial investigations, began in November 2023 and continued until 2024,” police said in a statement.

“After the judge issued the arrest warrant, it was executed by Investigative Police from the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Kidnapping and Extortion Crimes,” they said.