Chinese Store Owner Assaults Immigration Agents in Santo Domingo

Chinese Store Owner in Santo Domingo Assaults Immigration Agents; Pretrial Detention Requested Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – June 7, 2025 – A tense situation unfolded today in Santo Domingo when the owner of the Mudan Chinese store allegedly assaulted agents from the General Directorate of Migration during a raid. The incident occurred on Avenida Duarte, resulting in a significant public disturbance. The Public Ministry has responded swiftly, requesting pretrial detention measures against the store owner, identified as Potsie. Video footage circulating on social media shows a chaotic scene with a large crowd gathered outside the store as agents attempted to conduct their operation. The video also includes an interview with a representative from the Public Ministry, who stated, "We have already submitted the request for pretrial detention measures." The interviewee further explained that the investigation is ongoing and that they intend to defend the case based on the evidence gathered. The store owner's lawyer argues that there was an issue of legality, stating that if the agents did not have the proper authority to enter private property, it could be considered usurpation of functions. The lawyer also indicated that they will work to present their client's version of the events. The General Directorate of Migration alleges that Potsie is a repeat offender in employing undocumented Haitian workers, which prompted the raid. The case is scheduled to be heard at the Permanent Attention Tribunal of the National District at 9:00 AM this Saturday. The outcome of this case will be closely followed, given the sensitive nature of the incident and the ongoing debate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Dominican Republic.