The number three Court of Instruction of Las Palmas confirmed this Wednesday to Maspalomas24H that it has sent to prison two of the four people who have given testimony this Wednesday and who were arrested in Gran Canaria in the framework of an operation against the recruitment of minors for sexual exploitation, induction into prostitution and drug trafficking. One of them is accused in the case 18 Lovas, that mix of financial earthquake and criminal delinquency with minors that would have caused some defendant to have opted to have a passport from the Dominican Republic since this matter has been settled in court since 2017 and is a reputational disaster for those affected.
According to the Canarian Police, the imprisonment of the two suspects, including 'Yino' Alemán, who could be the ringleader of the 18 Lovas case, is an important step in the fight against child trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Canary Islands, a particularly serious crime that puts the integrity and well-being of the minors involved at risk. The authorities continue to work to ensure that those responsible face justice and that the protection of the affected minors is ensured.
These four people were transferred this morning to the court and are awaiting the decision of the magistrate in charge of this body, Tomás Luis Martín Rodríguez, on their personal situation, that is, whether to send them to provisional prison or release them as suspects. Finally, two have been sent to prison - among them 'Yino' Alemán - and the other two are released as suspects.
The operation, called 'Íncubo', carried out five raids and searches in the municipalities of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Agüimes, Telde and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, according to the Autonomous Police of the Canary Islands. In turn, it is not ruled out that there are more victims and people involved depending on the result of the investigation, which remains under summary secrecy by the Court of Violence against Children and Adolescents.
Among those under investigation who have been sent to prison is Agustín Alemán Barreto, alias Yino, the main suspect in Case 18 Lovas for allegedly being the pimp who recruited and procured minors to work as prostitutes. The agents of the General Corps of the Canarian Police who carried out the investigation believe that there are even indications of sexual assaults committed against the minors who were supposedly recruited by this network, which so far consisted of four men in Gran Canaria.
During the course of police operations, instruments, objects and effects directly related to the crimes investigated were discovered and seized, including vehicles, electronic devices, money and drugs, and biological samples were found and obtained during the searches carried out.
The Third Court of Instruction in Las Palmas has decided to send to prison two of the four people arrested this Wednesday in the framework of an operation against the recruitment of minors for sexual exploitation, inducement to prostitution and drug trafficking. These four people were transferred to the court headquarters, where they awaited the decision of the magistrate Tomás Luis Martín Rodríguez on their procedural situation. Finally, two of the detainees, including Agustín Alemán Barreto, known as 'Yino', have been placed in provisional prison, while the other two have been released on the condition that they continue to be investigated.
The operation, called 'Incubus', involved five raids and searches in the municipalities of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Agüimes, Telde and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, according to the Canary Islands Autonomous Police. The investigation is still ongoing.
Among those arrested and sent to prison is 'Yino' Alemán, who is the main suspect in case 18 Lovas, accused of being the alleged pimp who recruited and forced minors to work as prostitutes. Agents from the General Corps of the Canarian Police consider that there are indications that the minors recruited by this network may have suffered sexual assault.
Operation 'Incubus' has uncovered a network of sexual exploitation of minors which, according to investigators, could be made up of more people. Despite the arrest of the four people involved, the case remains under investigation and the possibility of new arrests is not ruled out as the proceedings progress. The agents have underlined the seriousness of the crimes committed, which include sexual exploitation, inducement to prostitution and drug trafficking, elements that aggravate the situation even further.
The Court of Violence against Children and Adolescents continues to handle the case, which remains confidential to ensure the protection of the victims and the proper development of the investigation. It is hoped that police actions will continue to provide crucial information to clarify all the facts, and that other possible victims who may have been harmed can be identified.
