Durango worker reports alleged phone-extortion attempt
Original reporting: Contacto Hoy
What happened
A municipal public-services worker in Durango reported that unknown callers threatened her and ordered her to search government offices for cash, Contacto Hoy reported. Police documented damage to five doors, but the available report does not identify suspects, confirm a payment or report an arrest.
Reporting and context
A municipal public-services worker in Durango was the target of an alleged phone-extortion attempt after callers demanded that she find money inside government offices and hand it over under threat, Contacto Hoy reported.
The incident occurred at about 10:10 p.m. at offices on Francisco Zarco Boulevard, in the area of the Transfer Plant. Contacto Hoy reported that security personnel told managers the evening-shift receptionist was distressed and had damaged the office by striking doors with a fire extinguisher.
Municipal police found five doors damaged, mainly around their locks, and documents scattered. The worker later told authorities that unknown callers had ordered her to search the offices for cash. When she said there was no money available, the callers allegedly began threatening her.
According to the report, the worker was authorized to leave for her home and get to safety. Municipal police documented the incident as an attempted extortion, and the matter was to be reported to her supervisors for further action.
The available report does not identify the callers, say whether money was delivered or indicate that anyone was arrested. The allegation remains an unproven account under investigation.
Source: Contacto Hoy
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