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Police Investigate Possible Trafficking After Lima Teen’s Bus Disappearance

The referral to the national criminal unit signals urgency given her need for daily medication.

Overview

  • Ángela López Zumarán, 15, disappeared after boarding an Etuchisa “Los Chinos” bus from Puente Piedra on Saturday, March 21, according to family and local media.
  • Police moved the case to Dirincri, the National Police unit that handles complex crimes like human trafficking, and opened a specialized investigation.
  • Investigators traced a mobile payment through Yape, a Peru-based money app, to a man who was questioned and said he did not know the teen.
  • Relatives reported a threatening WhatsApp message from an unknown number and said a Facebook exchange showed Ángela telling family not to look for her.
  • Family members say she relies on daily psychiatric medication and ask for verified tips at 902-345-358 or (01) 550-2268.