Chilean PDI officer dismissed for leaking info to Chen Clan-linked accountant

Manuel Figueroa, a 23-year PDI veteran at the La Serena criminalistics lab, was dismissed after admitting to leaking information to an accountant tied to the Chen Clan, a transnational organized crime group. The dismissal follows an internal investigation, but the extent of the leak and any broader network involvement remain unclear. This signals potential corruption within Chilean law enforcement, which could undermine operations against the Chen Clan.