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Gastón Trezeguet Given Panic Button After Graphic Death Threats on Social Media

Investigators in Fiscalía N°5 are working to identify the account 'Turco' to determine whether criminal charges apply

Overview

  • Trezeguet publicly shared a screenshot of a violent, homophobic direct message and filed a formal complaint with the Policía de la Ciudad on Tuesday, June 16.
  • The message threatened shooting and dismemberment and used slurs, prompting immediate fear for his safety and widespread online support from followers.
  • Police documentation shows the Comisaría Vecinal 14 C delivered a botón antipánico to Trezeguet as an immediate protective measure that can alert authorities when activated.
  • The case was assigned to Fiscalía N°5 under fiscal Miguel Ángel Ramón Kessler, whose team is tracing the social account identified as 'Turco' or 'TurcoBsAs' to establish the sender's real identity.
  • The episode highlights the risks faced by high‑visibility media figures in Argentina and may prompt further criminal charges if investigators link the online account to a real‑world actor.