In Panama, a victim was kidnapped and held against their will until the swift action of the National Police allowed them to be found and rescued alive. After the discovery, the victim received first aid and was taken to the Public Ministry, where a formal investigation was opened to clarify what happened and determine responsibilities. Authorities preliminarily believe the attack is related to an attempted carjacking. So far, there have been no reports of ransom demands or rewards, which reinforces the hypothesis of an opportunistic crime. One person is already being investigated and is identified as one of the possible suspects in this incident, which has once again raised alarms about informal car sales transactions. The National Police, along with its investigative body, assured that they will continue their efforts to identify, locate, and bring all those responsible to justice. Finally, the authorities made a clear call to the public: vehicle transactions must be carried out in crowded places with security cameras, never in isolated areas, to go accompanied, and to avoid carrying cash, opting for bank transfers to reduce risks.
