An Argentine tourist was scammed while exchanging dollars in Santiago de Chile but managed to chase the thief, catch him with witnesses' help, and recover the stolen US$3,000. The incident was captured on security cameras.
In an incident in Santiago de Chile, a young Argentine fell victim to a scam while exchanging dollars. According to the disseminated video, the tourist chased the thief after the robbery and, with witnesses' collaboration, caught him. In this way, he recovered the US$3,000 that had been stolen from him. The entire event was recorded by the location's security cameras.
The video shows the exact moment when the Argentine pursues the criminal through the streets of the Chilean capital. The victim's quick action and support from people in the area enabled the immediate detention. No further details on the thief's status or subsequent police actions are mentioned in the available sources.
This kind of scam targeting tourists in currency exchange areas is common in the region, underscoring the importance of vigilance and citizen solidarity in such situations.
