Legal conflict: Migration demands 50 million pesos from a businessman on Duarte Avenue
The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) has filed a civil lawsuit for the amount of RD$50 million against businessman Po Xie, owner of the well-known Mudan store. This legal action arises following an incident that occurred during a migration control operation deployed on Duarte Avenue, in the National District.
The state institution maintains that the businessman obstructed the agents’ work and allegedly committed assaults against immigration personnel. Based on these arguments, the DGM is seeking financial compensation for the damages that, they allege, were caused during the exercise of their oversight duties.
Current status of the judicial process
The case is currently in a preliminary stage, far from reaching a trial on the merits. So far, the process is heading towards the presentation of evidence and arguments by both parties, which will be decisive for the courts to determine if there are merits for the claim for compensation.
It is important to highlight that the accusations presented against Po Xie do not constitute a conviction. The businessman maintains his right to a defense and to present the evidence he deems necessary to refute the allegations made by the immigration authority.
Alofoke Deportes
Context of the control operations
The incident took place on Duarte Avenue, an area of high commercial activity where the DGM frequently carries out operations to verify the immigration status of foreigners in the country. These actions are part of the national strategy to ensure compliance with current regulations.
- The lawsuit amounts to RD$50 million for damages.
- The DGM must substantiate the accusations of interference and aggression before the judge.
- Po Xie’s defense will have the opportunity to present their arguments in the upcoming hearings.
- The court will be responsible for evaluating the evidence before issuing any final decision.
For now, the process continues its legal course. The final resolution will depend exclusively on the assessment that the judges make regarding the circumstances of the operation and the evidentiary support presented by the General Directorate of Migration against the owner of Mudan.
