Three Venezuelans jailed for kidnap and torture in Denver

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 06:37 · Archive

Three Venezuelan nationals received 20-year federal sentences for a Tren de Aragua kidnapping plot in Denver.

Three Venezuelan nationals have each been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for a kidnapping and torture plot linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. The plot unfolded in a Denver home, where the victim was held captive and subjected to brutal abuse.

The victim managed to escape after days of mistreatment and walked into a police station missing a finger, according to prosecutors. The sentences reflect the severity of the crimes, which involved kidnapping and torture by members of the Venezuelan criminal organisation.

How it is being reported

• Denver man’s escape exposes chilling Tren de Aragua kidnapping plot that lands trio in prisonThe alleged victim survived days of abuse before escaping and walking into a police station missing a finger, prosecutors said.New York Post · 7 Oct, 06:21
• Denver man’s escape exposes chilling Tren de Aragua kidnapping plot that lands trio in prisonThree Venezuelan nationals each received 20 years in federal prison for a brutal Tren de Aragua kidnapping and torture plot in a Denver home.Fox News · 7 Oct, 02:33

In this story: Tren de Aragua · Denver · Venezuela

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