Faride Raful sues Ángel Martínez and Ingrid Jorge

Santo Domingo.- Minister of the Interior and Police, Faride Raful, has filed criminal and civil lawsuits against YouTuber Ángel Ramón de Jesús Martínez Jiménez, known as “Detective Ángel,” and journalist Ingrid Altagracia Jorge Pérez for alleged defamation, slander, and threats via digital platforms. The complaints, submitted to the Special Prosecutor’s Office for High-Tech Crimes and Offenses, accuse both individuals of spreading false claims linking Raful to drug trafficking and threatening to release alleged intimate videos without evidence.

In the case of “Detective Ángel,” the lawsuit cites multiple defamatory remarks made on YouTube and social media, including accusations of blackmail and explicit threats to publish compromising material. For these claims, Raful is demanding RD$50 million in damages, citing reputational harm and violation of her privacy. Similarly, journalist Ingrid Jorge Pérez is accused of conducting a smear campaign, claiming Raful facilitated drug transportation and possessed a sex video involving another public figure. The minister alleges the statements were made with the intent to extort and discredit her as a public official.

Both cases invoke Articles 21 and 22 of Law 53-07 on High-Tech Crimes and Article 367 of the Dominican Penal Code, which provide for prison terms and monetary fines. Despite public reactions, Raful has rejected apologies and emphasized the importance of accountability for misuse of digital platforms.