Banks targeted in mega-robbery in Paraguay in orchestrated action involving more than 20 criminals José Cuevas Yegros and Ramon Leonardo Bogado, both Paraguayan, were arrested in Paraguay suspected of involvement in the mega-robbery of banks and a currency exchange office that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday (16), in Santa Rita, a city located about 70 kilometers from the Brazilian border. The arrests took place during operations carried out by the Paraguayan police in the city of Emboscada, in the Caacupé region, near the capital Asunción. According to the police, the suspects were found during searches in residences linked to the investigation. ✅ Follow g1 Foz do Iguaçu on WhatsApp In addition to the arrests, agents seized cell phones and a backpack that may help clarify the detainees' participation in the crime.
The materials were sent to the Paraguayan Public Ministry for analysis. The two men remain in custody while the investigation advances to identify other members of the gang. Suspects arrested in Paraguay National Police The Paraguayan authorities are also investigating the possible participation of Brazilians in the action. Witnesses reported hearing gang members speaking Portuguese during the attack. “They are people who operate in Paraguay, Brazilians along with Paraguayans to carry out this type of action.
Some live in Paraguay,” said Carlos Alberto Dure Rios, head of the Tripartite Command. The police are also investigating a possible connection between the suspects and Brazilian criminal organizations. Armed criminals rob banks in Paraguay National Police Robbers attacked three banks and a currency exchange office According to investigations, more than 20 criminals participated in the attack. The group used high-caliber weapons and explosives to attack the Banco Familiar and Banco GNB branches.
The robbers also invaded a Ueno Bank branch and a currency exchange office. Information gathered by RPC, an affiliate of TV Globo in Paraná, indicates that the Paraguayan press considers the action the second largest robbery ever recorded in the country. According to the National Police of Paraguay, the action was planned to hinder any reaction from security forces. During the attack, four police officers on patrol were surrounded by the criminals.
One of the officers had his service weapon and a rifle from the force stolen. The other officers managed to take cover and there was an exchange of gunfire. Bank branches left destroyed National Police During the escape, the robbers set fire to vehicles at different points in the city and scattered "miguelitos" — artifacts with metal spikes used to puncture tires — on the main access roads. So far, authorities have not disclosed the amount stolen by the group.
According to Carlos Alberto Dure Rios, the loss is estimated in millions of guaranis. The National Police of Paraguay has issued a capture alert for teams in Alto Paraná, Caazapá, Caaguazú, and Itapúa. Investigation teams, forensics, and the Paraguayan Public Ministry are participating in the search.
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