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Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Former San Juan Mayor Arrested for Fake Check

Published Sep 13, 2026 · via El Vocero

Zenen Vega Torres, a 39-year-old resident of Trujillo Alto, was arrested yesterday for allegedly attempting to cash a fake check for $693.05 at a bank branch in San Patricio. Torres had previously assaulted former San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini in March.

The arrest occurred when Torres tried to change the presumed fake check. The incident is related to the previous aggression against Santini, but the article does not specify if the two events are directly connected.