Man Arrested for Social Media Threat Against Minister Quiroz

Investigation and Digital Footprints Left by the Suspect

The case began after a post appeared on August 30 in the public Facebook group “Los Laureles Chile” via a profile named “Fcis Jass.” The image showed both Jorge Quiroz and Jaime Guzmán with a gunshot wound to the forehead, which prompted a formal complaint and led the Fiscalía to instruct the PDI to uncover who operated the account. Investigators from the PDI requested records from both Meta and Google regarding the accounts linked to the profile, according to official findings.

Data provided by Meta and Google pointed directly toward F.M.R.C. as the user behind the profile. Google account records matched the 44-year-old suspect’s name and date of birth, while a telephone number listed for account recovery matched a number that Rojas had previously provided directly to the PDI. Furthermore, detectives reviewed the activity on the “Fcis Jass” profile and discovered interactions with accounts belonging to the suspect’s relatives.

Did You Know? The investigation into the digital threat began immediately after a public complaint regarding the August 30 post in the “Los Laureles Chile” Facebook group.

Potential Legal Consequences and Next Steps

Following the confirmation of the suspect’s identity through digital platforms and family account interactions, PDI detectives carried out the arrest of F.M.R.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was targeted in the social media publication? The altered image featured Minister of Finance Jorge Quiroz and former senator Jaime Guzmán.

What agency directed the investigation? The investigation was directed by the Fiscalía de Análisis Criminal y Focos Investigativos de La Araucanía, with operational diligences carried out by the Policía de Investigaciones (PDI).

How did authorities identify the suspect? Investigators obtained records from Meta and Google that matched the suspect’s name, date of birth, and a telephone number previously provided to the PDI.