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Peru Investigates Three Huancané Police Officers Over Alleged Theft From Citizen

The case has triggered parallel criminal and disciplinary probes.

Overview

  • Regional Police in Puno said three Huancané sub-officers are under investigation for taking a citizen’s cash using a street snatch known locally as arranche, and authorities have not said how much was taken.
  • A representative of the Public Ministry went to the Huancané station to carry out early procedures tied to the complaint.
  • Two of the accused officers reportedly left their post and are unlocated, while a third remained at the station during the visit.
  • The officers were identified as Víctor Alfonso R.P., Jeferson Jordi H.V., and Marco Karlo L.M., who were listed on a 24‑hour duty roster at the station.
  • Inspectoría and specialized National Police units were notified to start disciplinary actions and to search for the absent personnel.