In a significant turn of events, the Human Rights Commission of Belize (HRCB) has exonerated a former employee accused of involvement in a scam targeting Nicaraguan refugee Eric Omar Hernández Cruz. The allegations, which surfaced earlier this year, claimed that Cruz was defrauded and subsequently faced death threats by individuals linked to two Belizean NGOs. The HRCB’s internal investigation, prompted by a referral from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), concluded on October 2, 2025, with no evidence found to substantiate the claims. HRCB President Leo Bradley Jr. stated that the complainants failed to provide critical details, corroborating documentation, or direct testimony, and declined to participate in interviews. The former employee, who was terminated earlier due to funding cuts rather than misconduct, was declared ‘fully exonerated’ and acknowledged to have suffered personal and reputational distress. Meanwhile, Cruz, who fled Belize after reporting the threats, passed away in Mexico in mid-September due to health complications. The HRCB has reaffirmed its commitment to improving internal systems to ensure fairness and confidentiality in handling future complaints.