Your voice is our strength,
together against crime.
Your information has the power to protect Ecuador from crime and terrorism.
Submit a tip confidentially and earn a reward.
About the Program
Plan de Recompensas 131 is a national initiative led by the National Police of Ecuador and the Armed Forces. It empowers citizens to confidentially report information on organized crime, armed violence, and terrorism in exchange for financial rewards.
Your tips help to eliminate weapons caches, dismantle criminal networks, and prevent violence in Ecuador – all while keeping your tip confidential and your identity protected. Together, we are building a safer Ecuador.
How It Works
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Submit a tip confidentially
Tips can be submitted to Plan de Recompensas 131 through phone, email, Facebook, Instagram or X. Please provide detailed, specific information. The more detail you provide, the better. Your identity and tip will remain fully confidential. -
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A specialized unit reviews your tips
Your tip will be reviewed and managed by specially-trained personnel from the Ecuadorian Armed Forces and National Police under strict security and confidentiality protocols. Please allow time for processing. Your tip is important and will be thoroughly reviewed. -
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Get rewarded
If your tip is verified and deemed valuable, eligible individuals will receive a cash reward discreetly. Rewards can reach up to $1 million USD, depending on the uniqueness and usefulness of the tip. The more unique and valuable the tip, the higher the value of the reward.
Information Needed
Plan de Recompensas 131 is seeking verifiable information on the following crimes.
If you have information related to the crimes listed above - such as locations of storage sites or transfer points, identities or locations of those involved, financial activity, or operational plans – please submit a tip. Even if you are unsure how important your tip is, submit it anyway. Your information could be critical to keeping our country safe.
We recommend checking Plan de Recompensas 131's Facebook, Instagram, or X for updates on high-priority information requests.
Terrorism
Acts of violence intended to disrupt public order for political or ideological purposes.
Drug Trafficking
Production, transport, sale, or possession of illegal drugs for the purpose of distribution or sale.
Trafficking in Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives
Unauthorized manufacture, trafficking, or possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives.
Organized Crime
Coordinated groups that engage in systematic and ongoing criminal activity that poses a threat to national security.
Results
In 2024, Plan de Recompensas 131 received 21,998 tips through line 131. In 2025, we have so far
received 12,167 tips through line 131, by email, and through our social media channels.
The victories listed below were made possible by your anonymous tips. Thanks to you, Ecuador is safer.
Arrested
Recapture of alias “Capitan Pico”, de facto leader of terrorist group Los Lobos.
Arrested
High-value targets William A., alias “Comandante Willy”, and Alex A., alias “Ronco”, leaders of terrorist group Los Tiguerones.
Arrested
Alias “Negro Barrei”, leader of terrorist group Los Lobos.
Arrested
Juah Ch., alias “Chabalo”, a high-value target from the organized armed group Commandos de la Frontera.
Submit a Tip Confidentially Now
Tips can be submitted to Plan de Recompensas 131 through any of the following channels:
Please provide detailed, specific information. The more detail you provide, the better. Your identity and tip will remain fully confidential.
Ecuador needs your voice. Together for security.
Phone
Call 131 toll-free (available 24/7)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about Plan de Recompensas 131.
How are rewards paid?
Once a tip has been verified and confirmed as useful, a Plan de Recompensas 131 personnel will discreetly contact the individual to protect their identitiy and safety. Most rewards are issued in cash.
How much can I be rewarded?
Rewards can reach up to $1 million USD, depending on the uniqueness and usefulness of the tip. The more unique and valuable the tip, the higher the value of the reward.
What kind of information is Plan de Recompensas 131 seeking?
Plan de Recompensas 131 is seeking verifiable information on crimes related to:
• Terrorism
• Drug trafficking
• Trafficking of arms, ammunition, or explosives
• Organized crime
If you have information related to the crimes listed above - such as locations of storage sites or transfer points, identities or locations of those involved, financial activity, or operational plans – please submit a tip.
How do I know my identity will remain anonymous?
The Plan de Recompensas 131 unit operates under strict security and confidentiality protocols. Its personnel are specially trained to verify, classify, and follow up on information – while ensuring identity is protected at all times.
Who operates Plan de Recompensas 131?
The program is jointly operated by a multidisciplinary unit made up of personnel from the National Police of Ecuador and the Armed Forces.
What is Plan de Recompensas 131?
Plan de Recompensas 131 is a national initiative led by the National Police of Ecuador and the Armed Forces. It empowers citizens to confidentially report information on organized crime, armed violence, and terrorism in exchange for financial rewards.
