Preventive prison ordered for three Colombians accused of drugging and robbing men in the National District
A National District court has ordered three months of pretrial detention for two women and one man of Colombian nationality, who are accused by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of being part of a criminal network dedicated to drugging their victims to commit robberies. The defendants, identified as Diego Armando González (alias Jain Zhou Xiao), Natali Valera Castillo González (known as Andrea or Tati), and Laura Valentina Villegas (Tatiana), must serve the coercive measure in the Najayo Men’s and Women’s penitentiary centers, respectively.
Modus operandi: seduction and theft
The investigation, led by prosecutors Julia Laury Vásquez and Roxanna Campusano, details that the group operated through a deception scheme. The women would contact their victims in entertainment venues before moving to hotels or private apartments. Once at the location, they would administer unknown substances to the men to override their will and leave them in a state of unconsciousness.
While the victims remained under the effects of the drugs, the group took the opportunity to steal cash, electronic devices, luxury items, and credit cards, which were subsequently used to make illicit purchases.
Evidence and raids
The authorities initiated the investigation after receiving multiple complaints. Thanks to the analysis of security cameras and bank transactions, it was possible to track the suspects to an apartment in the Residencial Arrecifes del Sol, in Santo Domingo East. During the raid carried out on September 11, 2026, the following items were seized:
- Electronic devices, including phones, computers, and tablets.
- High-end watches, glasses, and valuable garments.
- Documentation, invoices, and receipts for suspicious transactions.
- A dropper with a liquid substance, currently under forensic analysis.
Million-dollar purchases and legal charges
The Public Prosecutor’s Office revealed that the group managed to make purchases exceeding RD$623,000, highlighting the acquisition of five iPhone 17 Pro Max phones and various luxury items using stolen credit cards. The events, which occurred between August 30 and September 6, 2026, have been legally classified as aggravated robbery.
The defendants will face the judicial process under the charges established in the new Dominican Penal Code, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office continues to deepen investigations to determine if there are more victims linked to this network.
