Woman Faked Her Kidnapping in Comayagua to Be With Her Lover
The rescue operation ended in surprise: the truth behind the disappearance.
The woman was arrested by the police. – Photo: Courtesy.
Agents from the National Anti-Kidnapping Unit ( UNAS ), attached to the Police Investigations Directorate ( DPI ), captured a woman who simulated her own kidnapping this Saturday.
The discovery took place in a house in the village of Agua Dulcita, in the municipality of El Rosario , Comayagua , where the alleged victim was in the company of her lover.
The story began on February 25, when the relatives of Ana Rebeca Ponce Salazar, 38 years old and a merchant, reported her disappearance to the authorities.
According to the report, the woman was deprived of her liberty while she was on her way to carry out commercial activities in neighboring communities.
Hours later, relatives received WhatsApp messages assuring them that Ana Rebeca had been kidnapped and had to pay for what she had done.
In addition, they were sent a video in which he appeared with his mouth gagged and his hands tied with a rope, which increased the concern and mobilization of the authorities.
Given the seriousness of the complaint, UNAS agents began a search and intelligence operation in the area.
However, what they found left everyone shocked: the woman was safe and sound in the home of a man with whom she was having an extramarital affair.
Arrested for faking kidnapping
Police investigations revealed that the merchant had faked her kidnapping with the intention of getting away from her current partner.
Despite intimidating messages sent to his relatives, there was never a request for money for his “release,” which raised suspicions among investigators.
The officers discovered the farce and arrested Ana on the spot for the crime of simulating a non-existent infraction, a criminal offence that could lead to her being imprisoned.
After her capture, she was transferred to the Forensic Medicine for a medical evaluation and was subsequently placed at the disposal of the Prosecutor’s Office.
Authorities have reminded the public that such actions can have serious legal consequences, as they mobilise security resources and cause unnecessary alarm.
