Benítez is one of the six people arrested in the case. His family suspects that the man sold the child due to debts he had to face. They even suggest that he gave him to one of the detainees: Maria Victoria Caillavathe former municipal official, partner of the retired Navy captain, Carlos perezboth accused as Material co-authors of the acquisition for Loan exploitation purposes.
“Antonio had debt problems and needed money“, declared Ana Benítez in interviews with different media. “I trust that he gave Loan to Maria Victoria I think my brother gave Loan“, the woman assumes.
The boy’s uncle was arrested along with the other five suspects on charges of abandonment of a person. However, as the investigation progressed, and the case was referred to the federal courts, it began to be treated as a possible crime of human trafficking.
Pérez and Caillava are accused as material co-authors of the recruitment for exploitation purposes; Antonio Benítez and Mónica del Carmen Millapi are charged as primary participants of that crime together with Daniel “Fierrito” Ramirez. The other of the detainees, the commissioner Walter Macielis accused of concealment by royal favoritism, qualified by the seriousness of the preceding crime and the public servant status of the perpetrator. Yesterday, All detainees were transferred to federal prisons.
According to Benítez’s sister, Antonio maintains a bond with Ramírez: “He hangs out with ‘Fierrito’, they talk on the phone; “I think I owed him money.” “I hope they don’t release it anymore”said Ana. “He is a rapist and is accused of selling drugs, he also stole cows”the woman launched at Loan’s uncle.
