An 18-year-old individual was unfairly accused of a serious crime, with claims suggesting abduction and rape were used to justify an absence from the family home. The National Police reviewed the events and found that the described scenario did not align with the facts. As a result, the person faced arrest for contemplation of crime based on the initial allegations.
In another report, a man allegedly filed a complaint alleging the kidnapping of a young woman, claiming she had been forcibly taken and kept in a vehicle for several days during which sexual violence occurred. Investigators from the National Police Family and Women’s Unit (Ufam) led the case and coordinated efforts across police departments to verify the details of the accusation.
Initially, the young woman was treated at a hospital by a Citizens Security patrol of the National Police. After medical care, she proceeded to the police station to file a formal complaint related to the incident.
Given the extreme seriousness of the charges, Ufam investigators escalated the inquiry to establish a complete and accurate account of what transpired. Through meticulous examination, the authorities concluded that the events described did not reflect reality and that the claim amounted to a simulation intended to shield the family from discovering that the young woman had left home without explanation for several days.
Following the determination that the case involved a false report, the police arrested the young woman on charges related to crime simulation. She was eventually released after providing a deposition and clarifying the situation.
Crime simulation is a crime in itself, and discovering fraudsters is a priority for the police. Time spent on these investigations diverts resources away from genuine cases and can generate social alarm. Therefore, national police experts focus on identifying fictitious complaints to protect the integrity of real investigations and maintain public trust in law enforcement.
To support early detection, the police have deployed verification tools, including computer-based systems that assess the likelihood of a complaint being fictitious. These tools operate with high reliability and aid investigators in prioritizing cases that require immediate attention while ensuring that legitimate reports receive due consideration and prompt action.