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Federal Authorities Arrest Individual for Threats on X and TikTok

Published Jul 21, 2026, 7:14 AM ASTvia NotiCel

At a glance

  • Humberty Jesús Carrillo García was arrested for issuing threats on X and TikTok
  • The threats targeted officials and institutions in Puerto Rico and the federal government
  • The defendant used multiple identities on social media

Why this matters: For Puerto Rico, the arrest highlights the concern of online threats and violence against local and federal institutions, which can impact the island’s security and stability.

Federal authorities arrested Humberty Jesús Carrillo García for issuing threats on his X and TikTok profiles against officials and institutions in both Puerto Rico and the federal government. The arrest occurred between Friday and Monday, but details of the circumstances and the defendant’s personal data are not available. According to the indictment filed by prosecutors Jeanette Collazo Ortiz and Richard Vance Eaton, Carrillo García used multiple identities, including 'humberthycarrillo', 'Humbert.Pueta.Gon', 'Humbert Josef Ponce de Leon', and 'AbnerRosas35974'.

The arrest occurred between Friday and Monday, but details of the circumstances and the defendant's personal data are not available

Between March 3 and June 27, Carrillo García allegedly made five threats, including posting images with a knife or machete, declaring he would use them against American soldiers and Jews, and calling for violence against US soldiers, Jews, and businesses. He also advocated for placing bombs in various locations, including the White House and federal buildings in Puerto Rico.

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