The family of Camila Mendoza Olmos has unexpectedly received a chilling phone call from an unknown number demanding $20 million in exchange for information about their daughter, according to sources briefed on the case. Authorities say the call, which lasted less than a minute, has triggered an immediate escalation of the investigation.
A Demand — and a Warning
Family members told police the caller spoke calmly and appeared well-informed about the case. After stating the ransom amount, the caller issued a final warning that investigators describe as “deeply alarming”:
“Do not involve the police again. If you do, you won’t be looking for her anymore.”
The call then abruptly disconnected.
Why the Call Matters
Investigators say the warning suggests the caller may be monitoring law-enforcement activity or attempting to control the pace and direction of the search. Digital forensics teams are now racing to trace the call’s origin, analyze voice patterns, and determine whether the number is linked to prior communications.
Authorities confirmed:
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The number was masked through multiple routing layers
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The caller avoided specific details that could immediately identify them
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The timing coincided with recent public developments in the case
“This wasn’t a random extortion attempt,” a senior investigative source said. “It sounded rehearsed.”
Police Response
Law enforcement has advised the family not to engage with the caller and has taken possession of the call metadata for advanced analysis. Additional protective measures have been put in place, and investigators are coordinating with cyber and financial-crimes units.
What Comes Next
Detectives are reviewing whether the demand aligns with any known leads and are assessing the credibility of the threat. Officials cautioned the public against speculation, emphasizing that all communications are being treated as potential evidence.
Authorities said further updates will be released as soon as verified information becomes available, noting that the case has entered a critical phase following the ransom call and its chilling final warning.
