A 24-year-old Colombian national, Nicolás Peláez Cardona, has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison in Tacna, Peru, for extortion. Peláez Cardona operated a loan sharking scheme known as “gota a gota” (drip by drip), targeting vulnerable individuals. The scheme involved providing small loans at extremely high interest rates, coupled with threats and physical violence to ensure repayment. Authorities confirmed the man aggressively pursued debtors, employing intimidation tactics and assault. The lengthy sentence reflects the severity of the crimes and aims to deter similar predatory lending practices. The conviction highlights the growing concern over “gota a gota” operations exploiting individuals in the region. This case underscores the legal repercussions for those involved in illegal loan sharking and associated violence.