Counterfeit Cash Leads to Assault and Arrest in La Vega

La Vega Arrest: Homosexual Man Accused of Assault After Counterfeit Payment A homosexual man was arrested in La Vega, Dominican Republic, on June 2nd, 2025, following an alleged assault. The incident, captured on video by Prensa Extrema RD, involves accusations of payment with counterfeit money and conflicting accounts of the events leading to the assault. According to the accused, interviewed on camera, he received a payment of 500 pesos in counterfeit bills. When he confronted the client, an altercation ensued, resulting in injuries. "He gave me a 500-peso bill from Banco de Reservas, but it was fake," the accused stated, visibly distressed. "When I realized, he attacked me." Police officers present at the scene, also interviewed in the video, confirm the arrest but declined to provide further details pending investigation. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident and the validity of the claims made by both parties. The incident highlights the complexities of reporting on such events, requiring careful consideration of all perspectives and the need for thorough investigation before drawing conclusions.