Cuban Photography Student Shares Disturbing Encounter with Captured Spanish Fugitive
Yoselyn García, a student in Havana, has come forward with a chilling account of her interaction with Martiño Ramos Soto, a Spanish national recently captured in Cuba while wanted for a heinous crime in Spain.García detailed how Ramos, posing as a respectful and kind individual, initiated contact and proposed a photography session.
The encounter began through social media, leading to a meeting near the University of Havana around 10:00 AM. García stated she spent approximately two hours with Ramos, finding him to be surprisingly affable, a stark contrast to his status as a fugitive. Following the initial session, Ramos invited her for ice cream at a parlor located behind a museum. during this outing, he revealed he resided in the El Vedado neighborhood and possessed sufficient financial resources to remain in Cuba for an extended period.
Ramos subsequently suggested a second photography session, requesting a “Gothic” theme for Halloween imagery. He proposed Lenin Park as the location, describing a desire for a “ruined” and “deteriorated” backdrop to enhance the photos.While García verbally agreed to the second session, a concrete date was never arranged, and the meeting ultimately did not occur.
“I thank heaven that nothing happened to me, but it could have happened,” García confessed, expressing relief after learning Ramos’ true identity and the severity of his crimes. Upon discovering his criminal history through a friend, she immediately attempted to sever contact and expressed deep regret for agreeing to the initial meeting. “I have this experience left for when any type of collaboration arises again,” she stated.
García’s story has resonated online, prompting other Cuban women to share similar experiences. One user reported being heavily harassed by Ramos, including attempts to photograph her in public places without her consent. Another stated he contacted her expressing admiration for her appearance, but she instinctively declined to respond due to a negative feeling.A third woman recounted a similar experience on Badoo, describing Ramos as “super kind and respectful.”
The case has sparked concern and a warning among Cuban internet users, with many advising caution when interacting with foreign nationals online. “Cuban women, don’t trust foreigners so much, unfortunately many see us as easy prey,” one commenter wrote.
Martiño Ramos Soto was added to the Spanish national Police’s list of ten most wanted fugitives on November 24th. He is currently held in provisional detention in Havana. while his capture has garnered notable attention in both Cuba and Spain, his extradition to spain is still pending, with the Spanish government pursuing diplomatic channels to ensure he serves his sentence there. Authorities are increasingly concerned about the duration of his time at large in Cuba and the potential number of individuals he may have contacted under false pretenses.
Yoselyn García’s experience serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the risks young women face when connecting with strangers online.
