The mysterious disappearance of 5-year-old Loan Danilo Peña has led to a significant breakthrough as Argentine authorities arrested six suspects, including María Victoria Caillava, a local official, her husband Carlos Pérez, and police commissioner Walter Maciel. The arrests come after forensic tests and dog searches found traces of Loan in two vehicles belonging to the couple, pointing to a possible involvement in human trafficking. The case, which originated in the municipality of 9 de Julio, Corrientes, has shifted from a suspected kidnapping to a potential human trafficking operation with a parallel federal investigation now opened.Loan’s father, José, has expressed shock over the arrests, particularly as he knew Caillava and had no prior suspicions of her or her husband. The police commissioner, Walter Maciel, is under scrutiny for authorizing the couple’s travel to Corrientes after the case became public, raising questions about his role in the investigation. The six suspects will face questioning in the Goya courts, as the community and Loan’s family await answers in the harrowing case of the young boy’s disappearance.
Key points
- Six suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of 5-year-old Loan Danilo Peña.
- Forensic evidence suggests the child may have been involved in a human trafficking incident.
- The case has expanded to include a federal investigation, highlighting its severity.
