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05/27 11:46 CDT Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a
group targeting NBA and NFL stars
Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA
and NFL stars
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) --- Argentine police arrested two Chilean citizens
suspected of being part of a transnational gang that orchestrated burglaries at
the homes of well-known athletes, including stars from the NBA and NFL.
The arrests took place at the Retiro bus station in Buenos Aires, the Argentine
Federal Police confirmed in a statement Monday.
The two detainees, who were not identified, remained in custody awaiting
extradition proceedings requested by the United States.
According to local police, the two Chilean citizens were part of a crime ring
that targeted the homes of prominent athletes in the U.S. and Argentina,
including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and former tennis player
Juan Martn Del Potro.
Targets also included the homes of NBA players Luka Doncic and Mike Conley Jr.
In 2024, the NFL issued a security alert to teams and the players' union
following the burglaries involving the homes of Mahomes and Kelce.
According to the FBI, organized crime groups from South America used publicly
available information and social media to track athletes' habits and travel.
The groups used technology allowing them to bypass alarm systems, block
wireless internet connections and disable devices, cover security cameras and
hide their identities.
Jewelry, millions of dollars in cash, trophies and medals were among items
stolen from residences while the athletes were out of town.
In February, seven Chilean citizens were charged in a federal court in Florida
with conspiracy to transport stolen property across state lines, a crime that
carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
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