Three Convicted Individuals Linked to Extremist Sect Sent to Guatemala

Three men, including two Americans and one Canadian, were convicted in Guatemala for their involvement in criminal activities linked to an extremist sect. They were fined $1,000 each and requested to return to Guatemala post-payment. The sect, Lev Tahor, is facing serious criminal allegations, including human trafficking and forced marriages. Authorities raised concerns over their association with this group.

Three individuals, Avron Dinkel and Chaim Malka, were found guilty of facilitating a crime, while Moshe Yhidia Alter was charged with illegal entry after they were apprehended in Santa Elena, Cayo. The trio appeared before the San Ignacio Magistrate’s Court where they were convicted and imposed with a monetary penalty of $1,000 each, accompanied by a three-month prison sentence if they fail to pay the fines. Subsequent to settling their fines, they sought permission to return to Guatemala.
Among the convicted, two men hold American citizenship, while one is from Canada. Authorities surmise that these individuals may have connections to the extremist Lev Tahor sect, which is under scrutiny in Guatemala. Meanwhile, leaders of the sect are in custody in El Salvador and Mexico, awaiting extradition.
Previously, Guatemalan law enforcement intervened to rescue 160 children and 40 women linked to the sect amid allegations involving rape, forced marriages, and human trafficking. Prosecutors have also revealed the discovery of a child’s remains during the operation conducted late last year, highlighting the grave nature of the crimes associated with this group.

In conclusion, Avron Dinkel, Chaim Malka, and Moshe Yhidia Alter have been convicted and fined for crimes linked to the extremist Lev Tahor sect. Their legal problems reflect broader issues related to this sect’s activities in Central America, particularly concerning allegations of serious human rights violations. Their return to Guatemala also raises questions about the ongoing legal actions against this extremist group and the welfare of vulnerable individuals associated with them.

Original Source: edition.channel5belize.com