Michael Soto Rojas
Michael Soto Rojas is the Deputy Director of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) in Costa Rica. He is known for his leadership in tackling organized crime and drug trafficking in the country. Recently, he made headlines by appealing to the associates of fugitive Alejandro Arias Monge, alias 'El Diablo,' urging them to provide information to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in exchange for a substantial reward. Soto's statements highlighted the pervasive issues of corruption within Costa Rican police forces and underscored the challenges faced by law enforcement in capturing high-profile criminals like Arias.
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Recent news mentions
Michael Soto Rojas is the Deputy Director of the Judicial Investigation Agency who confirmed José Manuel was an innocent victim.
Primo de víctima colateral en balacera en bar Howard’s: ‘La guerra ya no es entre ellos y no mueren solo ellos’
Costa Rica· 2025-08-20
Michael Soto Rojas attended the ceremony honoring fallen officials.
‘No cayeron en vano’: el poderoso mensaje del director del OIJ en homenaje a funcionarios caídosCosta Rica· 2025-06-13
Michael Soto Rojas is the subdirector of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) who called for collaboration to capture Alejandro Arias Monge.
OIJ pide colaboración del entorno del Diablo para que lo delaten ante la DEACosta Rica· 2025-05-01
