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Crime Stoppers Issues Wanted Notice for Suspect in $500 US Visa Scam
posted (November 12, 2026)
Hector Ernest Silva is being sought by police for his involvement in a visa scam which we told you about last Friday. Crime Stoppers Belize has issued a wanted notice identifying Silva as a Belizean of Orange Walk District. Silva was previously linked to allegations that he was approaching residents in Belmopan with promises of employment opportunities in the United States, collecting $500 from interested individuals along with photographs of their passports as part of what he reportedly called a "visa fund." The scheme raised eyebrows after individuals questioned the legitimacy of the arrangement, and Silva falsely claimed to be communicating with the Prime Minister about the opportunities.

Anyone with information about Hector Ernest Silva's whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 922,use the P3 Tips App, or report to the nearest police station.

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