Police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NFL, NBA stars
Argentine police arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of belonging to a transnational gang linked to burglaries at the homes of NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, as well as NBA players Luka Doncic and Mike Conley Jr. The group allegedly used technology to disable security systems and targeted athletes' residences while they were away, stealing high-value items including cash and trophies.
Argentine Federal Police arrested two unidentified Chilean citizens at the Retiro bus station in Buenos Aires on Monday. The detainees are suspected of being part of a transnational crime ring responsible for burglaries at the homes of prominent athletes, including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, as well as NBA players Luka Doncic and Mike Conley Jr. The group allegedly used publicly available information and social media to track athletes' routines and travel schedules. They employed technology to bypass alarm systems, block wireless internet, disable security devices, and cover cameras to evade detection. Stolen items included jewelry, millions in cash, trophies, and medals from residences while the athletes were out of town. In February 2024, seven Chilean citizens were charged in a U.S. federal court in Florida with conspiracy to transport stolen property across state lines, facing a maximum sentence of 10 years. The arrests follow an NFL security alert issued in 2024 after burglaries at Mahomes' and Kelce's homes. The FBI previously stated that organized crime groups from South America coordinated these operations, leveraging digital tools to evade security measures. The two detainees remain in custody while extradition proceedings requested by the United States are processed.
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