Publicado el 13 Noviembre 2025
Money Laundering Prosecutor’s Office Seizes Over Q400,000 in Retalhuleu
The Prosecutor’s Office Against Money Laundering and Other Assets, in coordination with the Metropolitan Regional Prosecutor and with the support of the National Civil Police (PNC), led eight search, inspection, registration, and evidence seizure operations on November 11 at properties located in the department of Retalhuleu.
These actions are part of an ongoing multi-month investigation into criminal structures dedicated to drug trafficking and money laundering.
As a result, the operation led to the seizure of Q404,157 in cash, several cell phones, packages containing drugs, and other evidence that will strengthen the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, seven individuals were apprehended for various offenses:
- Rosa R. – for illegal trade, trafficking, and storage, in follow-up to an arrest warrant active since 2015.
- Claudia T. – apprehended in flagrante delicto with cash of unverified origin.
- Carlos A. – arrested under an active warrant for aggravated theft.
- Henry P. and Carolyn V. – apprehended in flagrante delicto with drugs and cash of unverified origin.
- Two additional individuals – detained at a service station with cash and suspected drugs, attempting to flee during the operation.
Through these actions, the Public Ministry, via the Prosecutor’s Office Against Money Laundering and Other Assets, continues its committed work in combating money laundering, drug trafficking, and other crimes committed by criminal structures that negatively impact the Guatemalan population.
Guatemala City November 13, 2025