Crime continues to affect Peruvian businessmen. On this occasion, singer Víctor Yaipén Jr. denounced that the Candela Orchestra is a victim of extortionists, who have even threatened them with death. The businessman of the world of cumbia He explained the situation that the group founded by his father is going through. In addition, he revealed the measures he took in response to the constant calls they receive, in which They request significant sums of money from them.
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Is Orquesta Candela a victim of extortion?
In statements to Panamericana TV, Victor Yaipén Jr. He was concerned about the situation of insecurity that the country is experiencing and that has affected his work and that of his father's orchestra. For this reason, he decided not to remain silent and tell everything about the extortion of which they have been victims for many years.
“This doesn't come from now, it comes from years ago. We had to come from the north to Lima because there was extortion. My father was also threatened at the time. Now, these gangs are back to continue extorting and sowing insecurity in all of us.”he said at the beginning.
“The last messages were at the beginning of February. We prefer to stay out of it, but we see that the situation is getting out of control. I think we have to raise our voices for the people who are victims, whether they are orchestras or ordinary citizens. We are only 1% of all the people who are threatened daily“he explained.
What does Víctor Yaipén ask of the authorities?
Likewise, the musician claimed to have evidence of the constant threats that reach their cell phones, so they will provide it to the Police for investigations of the case. Likewise, he asked the authorities to work to prevent more businessmen from going through the same thing.
“I have audios, messages and screenshots, which we will be passing on to the Police. We work hand in hand with the authorities and the main thing we have to keep in mind is that we must filter the calls (…) Let's think about what is happening to the entire country, to the orchestras throughout the country, we want to work in peace. We help raise the country's economy, those who have their wineries, their stands,” he concluded.
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Were other orchestras extorted?
For years, Group 5 has been the target of extortion. This December 23, the situation escalated dramatically when unknown individuals threw a hand grenade and fired more than eight shots at the residence of the members of this renowned gang. Christian Yaipén, located in the district of Los Olivos, during the early hours of the morning. The National Police of Peru intervened around noon to assess the damage caused.
During the early hours of that date, the residence in Los Olivos, the group's usual refuge when visiting Lima, was the target of an armed attack. The National Police of Peru went to the site at approximately 12:00 noon. to carry out the pertinent investigative procedures. Sources close to the cumbia orchestra indicate that the musicians had been subject to extortion for two years. Despite having filed the corresponding complaint, those responsible have not yet been arrested, leading to suspicion that the same individuals could be behind this recent violent act.
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