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crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cartel Enforces Death Threats for Non-Use of Its Bootleg Wi-Fi in Mexico"

In Michoacán, Mexico, a cartel known as Los Viagras has been extorting locals by forcing them to use and pay for the cartel's own wifi service, threatening death for non-compliance. The cartel's makeshift internet system, built with stolen equipment, was charging around 5,000 people inflated prices, potentially earning the cartel $150,000 a month. This is part of a broader trend where cartels diversify their revenue streams beyond drug trafficking, exerting control over various local markets and services. Law enforcement has seized the equipment and is investigating the case.

via The Guardian|

##crime-and-justice #extortion

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mexican Cartel's Death Threats Compel Locals to Pay for Bootleg Wi-Fi"

In Michoacan, Mexico, a cartel has been threatening locals with death unless they pay for the use of makeshift Wi-Fi antennas, known as "narco-antennas," set up by the cartel with stolen equipment. Charging 400 to 500 pesos per month from about 5,000 people, the cartel could earn around $150,000 monthly. Law enforcement has seized the equipment and detained one person. This incident is part of a broader trend where cartels diversify their revenue streams beyond drug trafficking, imposing monopolies on various services and markets, including food, mining, and even timeshare scams targeting Americans.

via CBS News|

##cartelextortion #crime

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cartel's Death Threat Wi-Fi Extortion Shocks Local Mexican Community"

In Michoacan, Mexico, a cartel has been extorting locals by forcing them to pay for Wi-Fi services provided through illegally set up antennas, threatening them with death for non-compliance. The cartel, identified by local media as Los Viagras, used stolen equipment to build the network and charged around 5,000 people exorbitant fees, generating an estimated $150,000 monthly. Authorities have seized the equipment and made an arrest. This incident highlights a broader trend where Mexican cartels diversify their criminal activities beyond drug trafficking, exerting control over various local markets and services.

via The Associated Press|

##crime-and-justice #extortion