The Civil national police (PNC) announced the arrest of the plastic surgeon Kevin Maloufallegedly linked to the disappearance of his patient Floridalma Roque, which occurred at his aesthetic clinic in Guatemala City.
On Friday, July 28, the authorities confirmed the arrest of Malouf, whom they point to as responsible for the disappearance of 59-year-old Roque. The woman had been reported missing in June 2023, after undergoing a facial rejuvenation procedure and in her arms at the Malouf clinic.
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They capture the doctor Kevin Malouf who is accused of the disappearance of Floridalma Roque.
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— Antigua Channel (@Antigua Channel) July 29, 2023
According to the PNC, two other arrests were made in connection with the case. Despite this, the identities of the other detainees have not yet been revealed. The arrest took place in an area of zone 14.
Roque’s disappearance was initially reported through social media by friends and family. According to the publications, Roque entered the aesthetic clinic on Tuesday, June 13, to undergo her procedure. However, 24 hours after the surgery, the family was informed that Roque had left the clinic on his behalf.
In the absence of news about Roque, the relatives denounced Malouf, owner of the beauty center, alleging that the patient never left the clinic.
In response to the allegations, Malouf issued a press release. He assured that Roque had left the clinic of his own free will the day after the procedure, which was carried out successfully. Malouf said Roque was wheeled into the building’s lobby, where she boarded a vehicle around 7 a.m. The surgeon also provided security video showing Roque’s alleged exit.
