Watch: Taxi Driver Detained for Holding Canadian Tourist Hostage Over $1,000 Fare Dispute
Canadian tourist in Cancun held captive by taxi driver "El Pollo" demanding $1,000 fare. Victim shared ordeal on TikTok, leading to driver's arrest by National Guard. Cristian José "N" faces charges.
A taxi ride turned into a terrifying ordeal for a Canadian tourist in Cancun, leading to the arrest of a local taxi driver in a case that has raised concerns among visitors and sparked widespread outrage. The driver, identified as Cristian José “N,” also known by the moniker “El Pollo,” was taken into custody by members of the National Guard after the Canadian vacationer alleged a harrowing incident that involved illegal detainment and extortion.
According to early reports and eye-witness accounts, the episode unfolded shortly after the Canadian passenger arrived at the popular tourist hotspot, Cancun International Airport. The visitor, who has chosen to remain anonymous, boarded Cristian’s taxi for what should have been a routine ride to his destination. However, events quickly spiraled out of control when a disagreement over an astonishing $1,000 fare erupted, which the tourist claims was extortionate and without basis.
