Agents of the Special Tourism Support Police Station (Deat) arrested in the act last Wednesday (2) two trans women, identified by social names Vanessa and Isabella. They are suspected of extorting a 55 -year -old Norwegian tourist in Copacabana, in the south of Rio de Janeiro. According to investigations, the crimes had been taking place since March 22.
According to police, the suspicions, who worked as sex professionals, blackmailed the victim with the threat of spreading intimate videos recorded without consent.
To avoid the exhibition, the tourist was coerced and even made several payments, totaling a loss of about $ 35,000. In addition, extortion attempts totaled approximately $ 80,000.
The tourist made several payments, but the criminals continued to look for him where he was hosted. During a new attempt to charge, the police managed to arrest the pair in the act.
According to the police station, Vanessa already had antecedents for extortion, criminal association and Rufiaismo. The prey was sent to Polinter and will remain available to the courts.
Investigations go to identify and locate two other suspects involved in the scheme.
This content was originally published in trans women are arrested for extortion to Norwegian tourist in Rio on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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