San Juan, Puerto Rico – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a four-count, second superseding indictment against six defendants for conspiracy to rob El Hipopótamo restaurant on October 31, 2021.
The indictment charges Basilio Matías-Fajardo, an employee of the El Hipopótamo restaurant, and Edwin Peña-Valdez with conspiring to rob El Hipopótamo restaurant, together with Geofley Jomar-Pérez, Luis Aulet-Maldonado, Luis Cabán-Nieves, and José Jomar Santos-Mercado.
According to the indictment, the defendants face a possible sentence of 20 years in prison for the additional count in the second superseding indictment. The remaining counts have a maximum possible sentence of life in prison.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Linet Suárez of the Violent Crime Division is in charge of the prosecution of the case. The FBI is in charge of the investigation.
It is worth noting that an indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The incident occurred on October 31, 2021, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be for the defendants.
The indictment highlights the ongoing struggle with crime in Puerto Rico. As the situation continues to unfold, it is essential to stay informed and aware of the developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Puerto Rico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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