The Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) is actively searching for a missing U.S. citizen, identified as 71-year-old Vatani Eshraghollah.

Authorities reported that Eshraghollah was last seen on Monday, May 19, in a public area near Río Segundo, a canton in Alajuela province. However, he was officially reported missing on Tuesday, May 27.

The case was made public on Wednesday, May 28, after initial investigative efforts failed to yield significant leads. According to investigators, such delays in public announcements are not unusual, as authorities often attempt to gather early evidence before requesting assistance from the public.

The OIJ is urging anyone with information regarding Eshraghollah’s whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be submitted confidentially via the agency’s 10-digit hotline at 800-8000-645 or through WhatsApp at 8800-0645.

Officials have not released further details at this time. Access to case information remains restricted to Eshraghollah’s family.

A.M. Costa Rica encourages readers to share this missing person alert through their networks.

The OIJ, a division of Costa Rica’s Supreme Court of Justice, is tasked with leading criminal investigations throughout the country.

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