U.S. Citizen Denied Entry to Medellín Over Child Sex Crime Record
Medellín authorities continue tightening controls against child sexual exploitation. On August 14, a U.S. citizen was refused entry at José María Córdova International Airport after Colombian immigration officials detected that he had prior convictions for sexual offenses involving minors. He was intercepted while attempting to complete his immigration procedures and immediately handed over to the […]
Suspect Captured After Stealing $200 Million COP ($51,000 USD) in Jewelry from Tourist in Medellín
One suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a foreign tourist who was stripped of a luxury watch and diamond-studded gold chain worth 200 million Colombian pesos (approximately $51,000 USD) in El Poblado, Medellín, on July 31. The tourist was intercepted by two armed men on a motorcycle while driving. Thanks to […]
Williams Jason Edwards Found Dead in Laureles Apartment
Authorities in Medellín have launched an investigation after an American citizen, identified as 41-year-old Williams Jason Edwards, was found dead on Monday morning, August 4, in a rented apartment in the Laureles neighborhood. The body was discovered around 9:50 a.m. after police received an alert. According to early reports, the man had gone out the […]
Travis Lee Collette Found Dead in El Poblado Hotel After Night With Two Women
An American tourist, Travis Lee Collette, 34, was found dead and naked on a hotel bed in Medellín’s El Poblado neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. Collette had checked in the night before with two women, who were later seen leaving alone around 1 a.m. Concerned relatives contacted the hotel after losing contact with him. Staff entered […]
American Man Arrested in Colombia for Abusing Over 30 Animals
Authorities in eastern Antioquia have arrested a Colombian-American man in the rural village of La Floresta, San Vicente Ferrer, for severe animal abuse and illegal possession of wildlife. A coordinated operation involving the Environmental Police, Army, Antioquia Governor’s Office, local officials, and environmental authority Cornare uncovered 37 animals in poor health, including 33 malnourished dogs […]
Hamzeh Mohammad Anasweh Sentenced to 21 Years for Child Exploitation Tied to Medellín Travel
A U.S. federal court has sentenced 57-year-old Jordanian-American Hamzeh Mohammad Anasweh to 21 years in prison for child pornography and attempted sexual abuse of minors in Medellín, Colombia. He was arrested at Miami International Airport in July 2023, just before boarding a flight to Medellín. Authorities intercepted Anasweh after an Angel Watch alert flagged him […]
Christian Krause, German National Wanted by Interpol, Arrested in Envigado for Major Fraud Scheme
A German citizen wanted by Interpol was captured in Envigado, Antioquia, as part of a coordinated operation between Colombia’s National Police and Interpol’s National Central Bureau. The suspect, identified as Christian Krause, was the subject of a red notice issued by Interpol for aggravated fraud. Authorities say he operated a sophisticated scam involving fake financial […]
Immigration Officer Caught Soliciting Bribes at Bogotá Airport
A Migration Colombia officer stationed at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá has been caught on video allegedly soliciting bribes from travelers with incomplete travel documents. According to a report by Noticias RCN, the officer operated from booth 19 in the international departures area and reportedly charged up to $3,500 to allow passengers to leave […]
Dutch Tourist Extorted in Downtown Medellín: Three Men Arrested
Three men were arrested in downtown Medellín after allegedly extorting a Dutch tourist. Authorities say the tourist was initially robbed after meeting two women at a hotel in the La Veracruz area, losing his phone and bank cards. Days later, he received messages demanding 2 million pesos for the return of his belongings. A controlled […]
Social Media Photo Leads to Arrest of Dutch Drug Trafficking Suspect in Colombia
A social media photo taken with a Pablo Escobar-themed doll led Colombian authorities to the arrest of a Dutch national wanted for drug trafficking, officials confirmed this week. The man, identified as Francis Michael de Haseth, was detained in an apartment in Cartagena during a joint operation carried out by Colombia’s criminal investigation unit (Dijín) […]