Ángel Martínez arrested in Puerto Plata for defamation

Santo Domingo.- Ángel Ramón de Jesús Martínez Jiménez, the self-proclaimed “detective,” was arrested on Monday aboard a cruise ship docked in Puerto Plata. The arrest stems from a defamation lawsuit filed by Guido Gómez Mazara, president of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel), after Martínez accused him of delivering drug money to then-presidential candidate Luis Abinader—allegations he shared on social media and digital platforms.

Martínez had repeatedly ignored court summons from the Ninth Criminal Court of the National District, leading to his being declared in contempt. Authorities confirmed his status while investigating his unauthorized activities and recordings in restricted areas.

In response, the court issued an arrest warrant, imposed a travel ban, and ordered the publication of his personal details in the media to facilitate his capture. Martínez is expected to be presented to the Public Prosecutor’s Office shortly, allowing suspended criminal proceedings against him to move forward.