A Chilean fugitive who escaped from a prison in October 2024 has been apprehended in Argentina, authorities confirmed. The man, known as “Chico Perry,” had been evading capture for months and was reportedly living under a false identity.
According to reports, Chico Perry was arrested after authorities discovered he was using a Peruvian passport. News outlets in Chile, including BioBioChile, identified the man as a Chilean national who had fled Colina 1 prison.
“Chico Perry” was taken into custody after a coordinated effort between Chilean and Argentinian law enforcement. La Tercera reported that he had been posing as a Peruvian citizen to evade detection.
The arrest highlights the challenges authorities face in tracking and apprehending fugitives who attempt to cross international borders using false identities. The case underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational crime.
Meganoticias also reported on the capture, noting the fugitive had escaped Colina 1 in October 2024.
thetimes.cl identified the fugitive as “Chico Terry.”
