CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A suspect has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a woman in Ciudad Ju\u00e1rez, where captors extorted $5,000 from her brother in the United States. <\/p>\n
Mexican authorities executed an arrest warrant on Dec. 23 against Elizabeth P. O. for aggravated kidnapping. <\/p>\n
She was formally charged and placed in preventive detention. During a hearing on Dec. 26, she was bound over for trial based on evidence presented by the Public Ministry.<\/p>\n
The investigation revealed that on Dec. 7, Elizabeth P. O. and several others, some already identified, kidnapped the victim, confiscated her cell phone, and held her at a residence in the Francisco Villa neighborhood. <\/p>\n
The captors forced her to record videos to send to her brother in the U.S., demanding money for her release. <\/p>\n
Approximately $5,000 was deposited into the accounts of various participants. <\/p>\n
The victim was released on Dec. 20 after being handed over to a male accomplice.<\/p>\n
The Specialized Prosecutor’s Office continues to investigate to clarify the facts and bring all involved to justice. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a judicial authority, as per Article 13 of the National Code of Criminal Procedures.<\/p>\n
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