Police in Chile arrested three Chilean nationals wanted by the FBI for allegedly robbing the homes of professional athletes in the United States during 2024 and 2025.
The arrests took place over the weekend. Two suspects were detained last week in Argentina after breaking into the home of former tennis player Juan Martin del Potro. Their capture led to the Saturday arrest of a third gang member in Chile, according to Commissioner Enrique Gutierrez of Chilean Interpol.
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The BIPE unit of Chile's PDI rescued a Peruvian clothing merchant kidnapped on Wednesday in Estación Central, Santiago, and found her in good condition in Cerro Navia. Prosecutors will formalize charges against four detainees: two Chileans and two Venezuelans. Meanwhile, police investigate the kidnapping of hardware businessman Jorge Vera, which took place on Tuesday in San Miguel.
Four Chileans and one Argentine were arrested for robbing Juan Martín del Potro's home in Tandil. The group had previously carried out million-dollar heists on NBA and NFL stars in the United States.
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Two Chilean women aged 25 and 26 were detained by Carabineros at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport after a complaint about fraudulent charges on a credit card used to buy tickets to Madrid.
Chile's Policía de Investigaciones (PDI) arrested a 24-year-old man for his alleged role in a February shooting homicide in San Pedro de la Paz, Biobío region. The incident occurred at a home where the victim was shot by three intruders. The suspect will face detention review on Monday.
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A police operation carried out in the early hours of Wednesday in the Temucuicui community, in the commune of Ercilla, resulted in five arrests, including members of a family clan investigated for vehicle thefts and attacks on Route 5 South.
A court extended the detention of 18 suspects arrested in the 'Rey David' operation, an investigation by the Fiscalía Metropolitana Sur and PDI into money laundering linked to drug trafficking and other crimes. The arrests followed raids on 26 homes across various regions of Chile. The case is under 10-day secrecy.
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Neiva's Metropolitan Police captured Arnold Sánchez Rubio, a 26-year-old man wanted for attempted homicide and violation of another's home. The arrest took place in Comuna Cuatro during registration and control operations.