Costa Rican authorities have arrested 58 individuals and are seeking 23 more in connection with “Caso Riverside,” a major operation targeting the criminal structure of a gang leader known as “Pecho de Rata.” The operation, conducted by the OIJ (Investigative Judicial Police), resulted in the seizure of 84 properties, 300 heads of cattle, and other assets valued at approximately 2.6 billion Costa Rican colones (roughly $4.6 million USD). Authorities report that a key associate of “Pecho de Rata” is currently located in Switzerland. The investigation focused on dismantling the financial holdings of the criminal organization, aiming to disrupt its operations. This represents a significant blow to the gang’s ability to fund illicit activities. Further details regarding the specific crimes linked to “Caso Riverside” have not yet been released, but the scale of the asset seizure indicates a sophisticated criminal enterprise.