Vladimir Muñoz

Vladimir Muñoz

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Vladimir Muñoz serves as the interim deputy director of the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) in Costa Rica, overseeing significant investigations including the recent 'Caso Tómbola', which targets a network involved in money laundering through lottery sales.

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Vladimir Muñoz is the interim deputy director of the OIJ who discussed the investigation into the murders.

Imponen prisión preventiva a dos sospechosos de asesinar a uno de los gerentes de empresa Extreme Tech
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-08-08
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Vladimir Muñoz is the interim deputy director of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) who confirmed the ongoing investigations into the murders.

Caso Extreme Tech: OIJ no descarta que una agencia de sicarios haya sido contratada para matar a dos gerentes de empresa tecnológica
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-08-06
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Vladimir Muñoz is the deputy director of the OIJ who was present during the operation against Alejandro Arias.

Bandas de Diablo, Tan y Coco Guácimo están relacionadas con 360 homicidios. Así fue la caída de Alejandro Arias, el capo más buscado de Costa Rica
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-25
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Vladimir Muñoz is the acting deputy director of the OIJ who indicated that the motorcycle used in the double homicide was stolen in February.

Detienen a tres sospechosos del doble homicidio de Quepos. En el crimen, habrían utilizado motocicleta robada en Pérez Zeledón
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-08
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Vladimir Muñoz, subdirector del OIJ, indicó que el objetivo del operativo era detener a seis personas.

Una denuncia a la línea confidencial del OIJ destapó presunta red de venta de droga en Orotina
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-07-07
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Vladimir Muñoz is the interim deputy director of the Judicial Investigation Agency who commented on the pattern of daylight homicides.

‘Luchaba por su bebé. Vendía churros y empanadas para ayudarse’, dice tío de madre asesinada en actividad artística del MEP
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-06-20
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Vladimir Muñoz is the subdirector of the Policía Judicial who discussed the implications of drug seizures in Costa Rica.

Hallazgo en vivienda de San Pablo de Heredia encendió alertas sobre el negocio de las metanfetaminas en Costa Rica
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-03-01
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Vladimir Muñoz, deputy director of the Judicial Police, reiterated that the modality of 'gota a gota' loans has gained strength in recent years.

Secuestran a dos personas en Limón; a un joven lo interceptaron siete hombres cuando viajaba en bicimoto
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-25
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Vladimir Muñoz is the deputy director of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) who provided details about the suspect's arrest.

OIJ confirma que detenido tras persecución y vuelco en Escazú es sospechoso de estafar a nueve personas
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-24
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Vladimir Muñoz is the subdirector of the Judicial Police who explained the increase in weapon seizures.

Decomisos de fusiles de asalto a grupos criminales crecen 50% en dos años; en Costa Rica se ensamblan y la violencia recrudece
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-12
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Vladimir Muñoz referred to Salmerón as one of the right-hand men of Sobrino.

Tras la caída de alias Sobrino, su mano derecha siguió al frente de la organización dedicada al narco, afirma OIJ
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-06
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Vladimir Muñoz is the interim deputy director of the OIJ who discussed the vulnerabilities faced by women in Costa Rica.

Editorial: El año 2025 y su trágico récord de mujeres asesinadas
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-01
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Vladimir Muñoz, director a. i. del OIJ, indicated that the area where the homicide occurred has recently reported events involving firearms and fatalities.

Riña dejó un hombre fallecido en el centro de San José; OIJ detuvo a un sospechoso
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-30
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Vladimir Muñoz confirmed that the homicides were linked to property negotiations.

Fallidas negociaciones en venta o alquiler de propiedades motivaron homicidios de dos finqueros
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-28
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Vladimir Muñoz, the interim deputy director of the OIJ, acknowledged the increase in women's participation in organized crime.

2025 dejó récord de mujeres asesinadas, impulsado por femicidios y crimen organizado
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-25
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Vladimir Muñoz is the deputy director of the OIJ and provided insights into the operations of the criminal group.

OIJ y Fiscalía decomisan en ‘casa - bodega’ de Limón fusiles de asalto y cargadores prohibidos
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-22
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Vladimir Muñoz added that the target of the attack was identified by the authorities.

Alegre, divertida y siempre feliz: así recuerdan a enfermera víctima colateral de balacera en Limón
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-12-02
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Vladimir Muñoz is the deputy director of the OIJ who explained the details of the confiscation of the Kembly II.

OIJ decomisa sofisticada embarcación a cabecilla del Cartel del Caribe Sur
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-11-14
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Vladimir Muñoz is the interim deputy director of the OIJ who indicated the organization had its operations center in various localities.

Caso Tómbola: a prisión familia vinculada a lavado dinero con ventas de lotería
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-22
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Vladimir Muñoz detailed that a considerable amount of money was found in a safe during the raids.

Caja fuerte del Caso Tómbola escondía cientos de millones de colones
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-18
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Vladimir Muñoz confirmed the information regarding the investigation into the Caso Tómbola.

Caso Tómbola: Tres funcionarios bancarios investigados por colaborar con grupo que lavaba dinero mediante ventas de lotería
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-17
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Vladimir Muñoz is the deputy director of the OIJ who detailed the operations of the criminal organization.

Caso Tómbola: Red de lavado amasó hasta 200 puntos de venta de lotería para legitimar capitales
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-17
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Vladimir Muñoz is the interim deputy director of the OIJ who provided details about the investigation.

Dos muertos en balacera durante operativo por lavado de dinero con lotería
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-17
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