A former federal police officer, Carlos Maidana, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a criminal plan to rob bank safe deposit boxes. Maidana was previously dismissed from the federal police force and had participated as a protected witness – an “arrepentido” – in a case that ultimately led to the downfall of a public prosecutor’s career. Following his testimony in that earlier case, Maidana allegedly formed a criminal organization dedicated to bank robbery. Authorities believe he orchestrated the attempted theft of safe deposit boxes from two banks. The investigation suggests a calculated operation, leveraging Maidana’s prior law enforcement experience. Details regarding the specific banks targeted and the extent of losses are still emerging as the investigation continues.