A man named Martínez, who is the father of a prosecutor in Limón and father-in-law of the Organized Crime prosecutor, was part of the alleged criminal network of fraudsters caught on Wednesday morning.
Martínez is among the 39 arrested individuals suspected of organized crime. They are linked with property frauds and obtaining credits with fake profiles to purchase luxury vehicles.
According to Jorge Chavarría, Attorney General of the Republic, there is a family relationship.
Martínez Fuentes is the father of Karolina Martínez, deputy prosecutor of Limón, and father-in-law of Francisco Fonseca, deputy Prosecutor of Organized Crime.
Chavarría explained that neither of them knew about the investigation that started in 2014, led by him with the objective of keeping Fonseca in the dark.
Both deputy prosecutors were investigated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office and for the time being no relation has been found.
Martínez Fuentes is identified as a recognized lawyer who was one of the leaders of the organization. He prepared all the logistics for criminal acts: taking property from foreigners and obtaining credits with false profiles.
Chavarría explained that Karolina Martínez has excelled at obtaining sentences against the organized crime of Limón, and that she had an administrative process against her for disrespectful treatment to a subordinate.
However, in addition to her father, her brother is also involved in organized crime, despite working with the Public Ministry to substitute prosecutors who were on vacation.