David Strecker, aka Cuba Dave, will begin trial Wednesday for accusations that he violated Costa Rica's Sex Tourism Law by "promoting the country as a destination for sexual tourism."

Costa Rica

US man shot, killed outside Jacó club

The Tico Times - September 28, 2016

A 38-year-old U.S. man was killed in the Pacific beach town of Jacó outside of a club early Wednesday morning, according to the Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ).

Costa Rica

Man arrested for pimping underage prostitutes in Escazú

The Tico Times - September 12, 2016

A 59-year-old Spanish man was arrested in Escazú after a police raid on his hotel found a Nicaraguan sex worker under the age of 16.

Costa Rica

Cuba Dave set to finish year in preventive prison on allegations of promoting sex tourism

The Tico Times - July 21, 2016

David "Cuba Dave" Strecker is set to finish out a full year in preventive prison for allegations of promoting sex tourism in Costa Rica. He says he was officially charged Thursday for the first time.

Costa Rica

Four U.S. men charged in connection with billion-dollar Costa Rica sportsbook operation

The Tico Times - July 1, 2016

Four U.S. men allegedly running The WagerSpot and Hustler247 sportsbooks were charged recently in the U.S. in connection with an illegal sports betting ring headquartered in San José, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica

Michigan fugitive John Saatio to be extradited Saturday

The Tico Times - June 24, 2016

Costa Rican authorities said they wanted to extradite Saatio "as soon as possible" to prevent any further attempts at escape.