Father of soldier in Olivos reports extortion leading to suicide

Rodrigo Gómez, a 21-year-old soldier, took his own life in Olivos after being extorted by a criminal network. The incident started on a dating app and escalated to threats, according to his family. The victim's father stated that they gave him no way out.

Rodrigo Gómez, a 21-year-old soldier, was found dead in Olivos, which his family describes as a suicide driven by extortion. The victim's father spoke to local media, explaining that his son fell into a trap that began on a dating app. There, criminals contacted him and, after obtaining compromising material, threatened him to demand money.

"They didn't give him an exit," the father said, highlighting the pressure his son endured. The family maintains that these direct threats led Rodrigo to make the fatal decision. The incident took place near the Quinta de Olivos, though the exact connection to the site is not detailed.

Authorities have not issued official statements on the ongoing investigation, but the case underscores the dangers of dating apps for criminal purposes. The family seeks justice in what they see as an organized extortion network.

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